medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
V. Kerry Inman wrote:
>
> Okay, you got me. But the myth is a better story in my book.
>
> Back to the middle ages. The original question still applies. If the
> White House was coated in white to protect the limestone against
> winter freezes, could this not explain why medieval stone buildings
> were coated? Crockett? Briggs? Comments?
No - sandstone, and poor-quality sandstone at that.
John Briggs
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