dressed stone

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  • The wall was built of large blocks of dressed stone.
  • The cathedral's facade was adorned with intricately carved dressed stone.
  • Architects often specify dressed stone for prestigious projects.
  • The ancient Romans were masters of using dressed stone in their aqueducts.
  • Building with dressed stone is a time-consuming but durable process.
  • The courtyard featured a fountain made from smooth, dressed stone.
  • For centuries, castles have been constructed from robust dressed stone.
  • The stonemasons carefully prepared each piece of dressed stone.
  • Renovating the old manor, they opted for locally sourced dressed stone.
  • The pathway was paved with irregularly shaped but beautifully dressed stone.