Historical construction techniques

Dating the masonry of a historic monument remains a major concern in built archaeology. While well-known methods such as dendrochronology and construction account analysis exist, nothing compares to a chronology provided by the stones themselves, particularly through the techniques of stone cutting.

This training course presents various methods and techniques for analyzing a stone construction and archaeological stone artifacts.

Program Overview:

• Identification of Materials and Key Characteristics
• Stone Cutting Techniques for Different Types of Stone
• Specialized Bonding Techniques
• Methods and Techniques of Analysis
  • Study of a stone construction
  • Study of archaeological stone artifacts
• Sculptural Ornamentation in Hainaut and the Meuse Valley
• Practical Exercises
  • Building analysis
  • Stone cutting using traditional tools

Prerequisites:

Completion of the training course “Architectural Heritage – Its Context, Its Professions, A Site”

Instructor:

Instructors to be determined