medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Christopher Crockett wrote:
>
> note that part of the simple (undecorated) molding of the impost
> block has been chiseled off as well.
>
> we sometimes see that sort of thing, but usually it was done when
> something was added and part of the old stone got in the way of the
> addition.
It look to me more like stone decay - usually the result of damp. If it
really has been chiselled off, that is usually associated with plastering,
whether while removing the plaster, or before applying the plaster to smooth
the surface, or rough it for 'keying'.
John Briggs
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