Clunch - Revision history

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	* Flint.		* Flint.
	* Freestone.		* Freestone.
		+	* Holloway.
	* Limestone for building.		* Limestone for building.
	* Stone consolidants.		* Stone consolidants.

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	However, even when the surfaces were covered, clunch was not especially durable and could even be damaged by frost. Despite this, it was often used in certain parts of the country, since it was inexpensive and widely available.		However, even when the surfaces were covered, clunch was not especially durable and could even be damaged by frost. Despite this, it was often used in certain parts of the country, since it was inexpensive and widely available.
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		+	--[[User:Heidi_Schwartz\|Heidi Schwartz]]

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−	\| The Orwell Clunch Pit, near Cambridge, is a medieval quarry that was designated ~~in 1985 by English Nature as~~ a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).	+	\| The Orwell Clunch Pit, near Cambridge, is a medieval quarry that was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1985.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Clunch is a form of soft, chalky limestone rock~~. It is used mainly in eastern England and Normandy. It~~ closely resembles chalk and shares many of its characteristics, but with lower density.	+	Clunch is a form of soft, chalky limestone rock that closely resembles chalk and shares many of its characteristics, but with lower density. It is used mainly in eastern England and Normandy.

−	~~The term clunch is sometimes used as the traditional term for a hardened chalk of white cretaceous limestone in some parts of England.~~ The term is also generically applied to soft, inferior building stone that is used in place of stronger, more desirable material.	+	The term is also generically applied to soft, inferior building stone that is used in place of stronger, more desirable material.

	= Characteristics =		= Characteristics =

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	\| The Orwell Clunch Pit, near Cambridge, is a medieval quarry that was designated in 1985 by English Nature as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).		\| The Orwell Clunch Pit, near Cambridge, is a medieval quarry that was designated in 1985 by English Nature as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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		+	= Introduction =

	Clunch is a form of soft, chalky limestone rock. It is used mainly in eastern England and Normandy. It closely resembles chalk and shares many of its characteristics, but with lower density.		Clunch is a form of soft, chalky limestone rock. It is used mainly in eastern England and Normandy. It closely resembles chalk and shares many of its characteristics, but with lower density.

	The term clunch is sometimes used as the traditional term for a hardened chalk of white cretaceous limestone in some parts of England. The term is also generically applied to soft, inferior building stone that is used in place of stronger, more desirable material.		The term clunch is sometimes used as the traditional term for a hardened chalk of white cretaceous limestone in some parts of England. The term is also generically applied to soft, inferior building stone that is used in place of stronger, more desirable material.
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		+	= Characteristics =

	In its freshly quarried state, clunch is soft and holds water, which makes it easier to cut. Once dry, it hardens and becomes more difficult to cut.		In its freshly quarried state, clunch is soft and holds water, which makes it easier to cut. Once dry, it hardens and becomes more difficult to cut.

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	* Chalk aquifer.		* Chalk aquifer.
		+	* Flint.
	* Freestone.		* Freestone.
	* Limestone for building.		* Limestone for building.

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	* Stone consolidants.		* Stone consolidants.
	* Types of stone.		* Types of stone.
		+	* Unusual construction terms.
	* Wimpole Gothic Tower conservation.		* Wimpole Gothic Tower conservation.

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−	Clunch is a form of soft, chalky limestone rock. It is used mainly in eastern England and Normandy. It closely resembles chalk and shares many of its characteristics, but with lower density. The term clunch is sometimes used as the traditional term for a hardened chalk of white cretaceous limestone in some parts of England. The term is also generically applied to soft, inferior building stone that is used in place of stronger, more desirable material.	+	Clunch is a form of soft, chalky limestone rock. It is used mainly in eastern England and Normandy. It closely resembles chalk and shares many of its characteristics, but with lower density.
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		+	The term clunch is sometimes used as the traditional term for a hardened chalk of white cretaceous limestone in some parts of England. The term is also generically applied to soft, inferior building stone that is used in place of stronger, more desirable material.

	In its freshly quarried state, clunch is soft and holds water, which makes it easier to cut. Once dry, it hardens and becomes more difficult to cut.		In its freshly quarried state, clunch is soft and holds water, which makes it easier to cut. Once dry, it hardens and becomes more difficult to cut.
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	Clunch was used extensively in medieval times as a building material. It was often used for chimneys, property boundary walls and small agricultural buildings.		Clunch was used extensively in medieval times as a building material. It was often used for chimneys, property boundary walls and small agricultural buildings.

−	It was not suitable for large scale use, since it easily ~~erodes~~ when exposed to chemicals or severe weather. Structures made from clunch had to be protected with paint, cement or stucco and could then be finished with a lime wash.	+	It was not suitable for large scale use, since it would easily erode when exposed to chemicals or severe weather. Structures made from clunch had to be protected with paint, cement or stucco and could then be finished with a lime wash.

−	~~Even~~ when the surfaces were covered, clunch was not especially durable and could be damaged by frost. Despite this, it was often used in certain parts of the country, since it was inexpensive and widely available.	+	However, even when the surfaces were covered, clunch was not especially durable and could even be damaged by frost. Despite this, it was often used in certain parts of the country, since it was inexpensive and widely available.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Chalk aquifer.
	* Freestone.		* Freestone.
	* Limestone for building.		* Limestone for building.
	* Stone consolidants.		* Stone consolidants.
		+	* Types of stone.
	* Wimpole Gothic Tower conservation.		* Wimpole Gothic Tower conservation.

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

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	\| The Orwell Clunch Pit, near Cambridge, is a medieval quarry that was designated in 1985 by English Nature as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).		\| The Orwell Clunch Pit, near Cambridge, is a medieval quarry that was designated in 1985 by English Nature as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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−	* ~~2016 Natural Stone Awards.~~	+	* Freestone.
−	* Wimpole Gothic Tower conservation.	+
	* Limestone for building.		* Limestone for building.
	* Stone consolidants.		* Stone consolidants.
−	* ~~Freestone~~.	+	* Wimpole Gothic Tower conservation.

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Clunch is a form of soft, chalky limestone rock. It is used mainly in eastern England and Normandy. It closely resembles chalk and shares many of its characteristics, but with lower density. The term clunch is sometimes used as the traditional term for a hardened chalk of white cretaceous limestone in some parts of England. The term is also generically applied to soft, inferior building stone that is used in place of stronger, more desirable material.

In its freshly quarried state, clunch is soft and holds water, which makes it easier to cut. Once dry, it hardens and becomes more difficult to cut.

Clunch was used extensively in medieval times as a building material. It was often used for chimneys, property boundary walls and small agricultural buildings.

It was not suitable for large scale use, since it easily erodes when exposed to chemicals or severe weather. Structures made from clunch had to be protected with paint, cement or stucco and could then be finished with a lime wash.

Even when the surfaces were covered, clunch was not especially durable and could be damaged by frost. Despite this, it was often used in certain parts of the country, since it was inexpensive and widely available.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* 2016 Natural Stone Awards.
* Wimpole Gothic Tower conservation.
* Limestone for building.
* Stone consolidants.
* Freestone.

[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]