Reigate Stone at the Tower of London: Improving resilience in vulnerable historic masonry

Thesis

This thesis constructs a scientific framework for examining resilience in vulnerable historic masonry, focusing on Reigate Stone at the Tower of London. Reigate Stone was medieval London’s principal freestone; it was used in high profile projects across South East England during a key economic growth period and represents an important chapter of architectural heritage. The UNESCO world heritage Tower of London is one of the UK’s most recognisable and culturally valuable sites. This combina...

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Authors: Michette, M

• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Language: English
• Keywords: stone conservation; historic built environment; cultural heritage; architectural conservation; non-destructive testing; heritage science
• Subjects: Tower of London (London, England); Built environment; Geography; Architecture; Building, Stone; Materials science; Heritage Science