Thesaurus Term/Concept: MOORSTONE
| Identifier | 99283 |
|---|---|
| Class | COVERING BUILDING MATERIALS |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | Stonemason's name for granite found lying upon the moorland surface, as opposed to having been quarried, in the West Country and the Lake District. Used as found since prehistoric times, in later years was often dressed and shaped. |