Wrens Burford Masons - Unsung Heroes of 17th and Early 18th Century English Architecture

Summary

This book shows, for the first time, the indispensable role of the Burford Masons, a group of master masons from the historic quarries around Burford, Oxfordshire, in creating some of the foremost buildings of the 17th and early 18th centuries.

Product details

• Authors: Melody Mobus
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.06.2023
• EAN: 9781032414935
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3241493-5
• No. of pages: 214
• Series: Routledge Research in Architecture
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, Oxfordshire, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, ARCHITECTURE / History / General, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Stuart Era (1603-1714), British & Irish history, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, History of Architecture, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Building construction & materials, C 1600 To C 1700, Early 18th century c 1700 to c 1750, C 1700 To C 1800, Building construction and materials