Mortar Analysis

Event ID 1089989

Category Recording

Type Mortar Analysis

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1089989

NM 88266 34491 A programme of landscape, buildings and

materials analysis is being carried out at Dunstaffnage Castle

within the framework of this project Buildings analysis at

Dunstaffnage Castle has focused on the N and W towers, and

SE curtain wall of the upstanding castle. Interpretation of the

character and stratigraphy of constructional fabric at the site

is often limited by widespread consolidation, but several areas

are visible, and a variety of phase-specific masonry styles,

sandstone sources, and mortar compositions are in evidence.

A programme of materials sampling has been undertaken.

Archive: NRHE (intended)

Funder: University of Stirling and Historic Environment Scotland

Mark Thacker – University of Stirling

(Source: DES, Volume 19)