| P number: | P530858 |
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| Caption: | Detail of building in Thistle Court, Edinburgh, Lothian Region. |
| Description: | The image shows a gatepost made from large squared blocks of sandstone which has been fractured as a result of the insertion of an iron hinge fitting. Such radial fracturing in stone is a relatively common feature in old buildings, where metal fittings become corroded leading to an expansion in volume. This can exert such intense pressure that the stone will split apart. In a case like this the only long-term solution is to completely replace the sandstone block. Such damage can be prevented by embedding the iron in a substance such as lead to prevent water penetration and prevent the corrosion process. |
| Date taken: | Sun Jun 25 00:00:00 GMT 1905 |
| Photographer: | Unknown |
| Copyright statement: | Unknown |
| Orientation: | Landscape |
| Size: | 220.86 KB; 1000 x 667 pixels; 85 x 56 mm (print at 300 DPI); 265 x 176 mm (screen at 96 DPI); |
| Average Rating: | Not yet rated |
| Categories: | Best of BGS Images/ Stone and the built heritage (Building Britain) |
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