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	This unusual parallel configuration is interrupted by a dramatic break in the horizontal structure created by the levellers. To achieve this, the mason inserts a tall stone (the riser) that touches the course above it. This action strengthens the structure and creates a visually pleasing appearance.		This unusual parallel configuration is interrupted by a dramatic break in the horizontal structure created by the levellers. To achieve this, the mason inserts a tall stone (the riser) that touches the course above it. This action strengthens the structure and creates a visually pleasing appearance.

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	* Ashlar.		* Ashlar.
	* Fixing v fastener.		* Fixing v fastener.
−	* ~~How to lay bricks~~.	+	* Harl.
	* Masonry.		* Masonry.
	* Rubble masonry.		* Rubble masonry.
		+	* Sneck harl.
	* Types of brick bonding.		* Types of brick bonding.
	* Types of lock.		* Types of lock.
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	* City of Glasgow College, [https://www.slideshare.net/doogstone/snecked-rubble Snecked Rubble: Introduction for Stonemasons].		* City of Glasgow College, [https://www.slideshare.net/doogstone/snecked-rubble Snecked Rubble: Introduction for Stonemasons].

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	\| In this photo, the gable serves as an example of either sneck harl or sneck point. Source: Tim Meek (@TimMeek8), from Twitter (with permission).		\| In this photo, the gable serves as an example of either sneck harl or sneck point. Source: Tim Meek (@TimMeek8), from Twitter (with permission).
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	When Scottish and Irish masons migrated to North America in the 1800s, they brought this technique with them. It was frequently used in Central Canada (especially in the province of Ontario) and the East Coast of the United States. Some towns in the state of Vermont (located in New England), have towns with historic and well-preserved houses that have been constructed using this technique.		When Scottish and Irish masons migrated to North America in the 1800s, they brought this technique with them. It was frequently used in Central Canada (especially in the province of Ontario) and the East Coast of the United States. Some towns in the state of Vermont (located in New England), have towns with historic and well-preserved houses that have been constructed using this technique.

−	{\|	+	This is a complex method of masonry that requires a high level of skill, particularly in terms of stone cutting accuracy. The technique arranges larger stones vertically on their edges and then uses small, semi-squared snecks to fill in the areas around the larger stones.Method of sneck construction
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−	\| This example of snecked masonry is located in the Stone Village Historic District in Chester, Vermont, USA. A Walking Tour of Chester is a guidebook that offers this background of the neighbourhood, which includes 10 such homes in close proximity. These were constructed in 1838 by masons who acquired the technique of “sneckled ashlar” stonework while working on Canadian canal locks. The technique required that stones were laid end to end, with cross stones placed horizontally every few feet for additional stability. The resulting walls were then internally reinforced with moss and horsehair. The Stone Houses at Chester Depot are included on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.	+
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−	This is a complex method of masonry that requires a high level of skill, particularly in terms of stone cutting accuracy. The technique arranges larger stones vertically on their edges and then uses small, semi-squared snecks to fill in the areas around the larger stones.	+

	There are three types of stone used in snecked masonry.		There are three types of stone used in snecked masonry.
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	* City of Glasgow College, [https://www.slideshare.net/doogstone/snecked-rubble Snecked Rubble: Introduction for Stonemasons].		* City of Glasgow College, [https://www.slideshare.net/doogstone/snecked-rubble Snecked Rubble: Introduction for Stonemasons].

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−	\|	+	\| In this photo, the gable serves as an example of either sneck harl or sneck point. Source: Tim Meek (@TimMeek8), from Twitter (with permission).
−	~~This building~~, ~~built in~~ the ~~mid to late 19th century, is Category B listed~~ as ~~Papple Steading, West and North Ranges and Stalk~~. ~~It is located in the Whittingehame Parish, East Lothian.~~	+
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−	~~Historic Scotland's Statutory List offers this description~~: "Entrance range to W in Germanic style centrepiece and later stalk and engine house adjoined to N range. Squared, snecked and stugged rubble and ashlar dressings to W range, larger masonry to later additions at N. Chamfered arrises to openings. Gablet skews to principal openings and corbelled skewputts. Grey slates, ~~corrugated asbestos to N projections~~.~~"~~	+
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	* City of Glasgow College, [https://www.slideshare.net/doogstone/snecked-rubble Snecked Rubble: Introduction for Stonemasons].		* City of Glasgow College, [https://www.slideshare.net/doogstone/snecked-rubble Snecked Rubble: Introduction for Stonemasons].

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	= Method of sneck construction =		= Method of sneck construction =

−	This is a complex method of masonry that requires a high level of skill, particularly in terms of stone cutting accuracy. The technique arranges larger stones vertically on their edges and then uses small, semi-squared snecks to ~~tie~~ the larger stones ~~together~~.	+	This is a complex method of masonry that requires a high level of skill, particularly in terms of stone cutting accuracy. The technique arranges larger stones vertically on their edges and then uses small, semi-squared snecks to fill in the areas around the larger stones.

	There are three types of stone used in snecked masonry.		There are three types of stone used in snecked masonry.

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	Sneck (or sometimes sneckled in the United States) is a type of masonry that uses square stones of various sizes. ‘Snecked masonry’ is describes the finished product, while the term ‘sneck’ refers to the small stones that are incorporated into the filler material. It may also be referred to as snecked rubble, Celtic bond, Scotch bond or ‘travail ecossais’.		Sneck (or sometimes sneckled in the United States) is a type of masonry that uses square stones of various sizes. ‘Snecked masonry’ is describes the finished product, while the term ‘sneck’ refers to the small stones that are incorporated into the filler material. It may also be referred to as snecked rubble, Celtic bond, Scotch bond or ‘travail ecossais’.

−	NB Sneck is also an expression used in different parts of the UK (particularly Scotland and Ireland) to describe a latch. A sneck is often found on a door or window.	+	NB Sneck is also an expression used in different parts of the UK (particularly Scotland and Ireland) to describe a latch. A sneck is often found on a door or window, but can be used to fasten a gate as well.

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	= History - masonry =		= History - masonry =

−	This technique was most commonly used by masons to construct walls in Scotland and Ireland, perhaps as defensive fortifications to keep English forces out during periods of unrest. Sneck masonry it was also used in medieval cathedrals, castles and other formidable structures.	+	This technique was most commonly used by masons to construct walls in Scotland and Ireland, perhaps as defensive fortifications to keep English forces out during periods of unrest. Sneck masonry was also used in medieval cathedrals, castles and other formidable structures.

	When Scottish and Irish masons migrated to North America in the 1800s, they brought this technique with them. It was frequently used in Central Canada (especially in the province of Ontario) and the East Coast of the United States. Some towns in the state of Vermont (located in New England), have towns with historic and well-preserved homes that have been constructed using this technique.		When Scottish and Irish masons migrated to North America in the 1800s, they brought this technique with them. It was frequently used in Central Canada (especially in the province of Ontario) and the East Coast of the United States. Some towns in the state of Vermont (located in New England), have towns with historic and well-preserved homes that have been constructed using this technique.

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	This technique was most commonly used by masons to construct walls in Scotland and Ireland, perhaps as defensive fortifications to keep English forces out during periods of unrest. Sneck masonry it was also used in medieval cathedrals, castles and other formidable structures.		This technique was most commonly used by masons to construct walls in Scotland and Ireland, perhaps as defensive fortifications to keep English forces out during periods of unrest. Sneck masonry it was also used in medieval cathedrals, castles and other formidable structures.

−	When Scottish and Irish masons migrated to North America in the 1800s, they brought this technique with them. It was frequently used in Central ~~and Eastern~~ Canada (especially in the province of Ontario) and the East Coast of the United States. Some towns in the state of Vermont (located in New England), have towns with historic and well-preserved homes that have been constructed using this technique.	+	When Scottish and Irish masons migrated to North America in the 1800s, they brought this technique with them. It was frequently used in Central Canada (especially in the province of Ontario) and the East Coast of the United States. Some towns in the state of Vermont (located in New England), have towns with historic and well-preserved homes that have been constructed using this technique.

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	This building, built in the mid to late 19th century, is Category B listed as Papple Steading, West and North Ranges and Stalk. It is located in the Whittingehame Parish, East Lothian Council.		This building, built in the mid to late 19th century, is Category B listed as Papple Steading, West and North Ranges and Stalk. It is located in the Whittingehame Parish, East Lothian Council.

−	Historic Scotland's Statutory List ~~describes the building~~: "Entrance range to W in Germanic style centrepiece and later stalk and engine house adjoined to N range. Squared, snecked and stugged rubble and ashlar dressings to W range, larger masonry to later additions at N. Chamfered arrises to openings. Gablet skews to principal openings and corbelled skewputts. Grey slates, corrugated asbestos to N projections."	+	Historic Scotland's Statutory List offers this description: "Entrance range to W in Germanic style centrepiece and later stalk and engine house adjoined to N range. Squared, snecked and stugged rubble and ashlar dressings to W range, larger masonry to later additions at N. Chamfered arrises to openings. Gablet skews to principal openings and corbelled skewputts. Grey slates, corrugated asbestos to N projections."
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	\| In Yorkshire, sneck, snib, latch and catch are all words used for a gate closure device.		\| In Yorkshire, sneck, snib, latch and catch are all words used for a gate closure device.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Sneck (or sometimes sneckled in the United States) is a type of masonry that uses square stones of various sizes to build a strong finished product. ‘Snecked masonry’ is the term that describes the finished product, while the term ‘sneck’ is used to define the small stones that are incorporated into the filler material.	+	Sneck (or sometimes sneckled in the United States) is a type of masonry that uses square stones of various sizes to build a strong finished product. ‘Snecked masonry’ is the term that describes the finished product, while the term ‘sneck’ is used to define the small stones that are incorporated into the filler material. It may also be referred to as snecked rubble, Celtic bond, Scotch bond or ‘travail ecossais’.

−	~~It may~~ also ~~be referred~~ to ~~as snecked rubble, Celtic bond, Scotch bond~~ or ~~‘travail ecossais’~~.	+	Sneck is also an expression used in different parts of the UK (particularly Scotland and Ireland) to describe a latch. A sneck is often found on a door or window.

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		+	\| In Yorkshire, sneck, snib, latch and catch are all words used for a gate closure device.
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		+	= History - masonry =

	This technique was most commonly used by masons to construct walls in Scotland and Ireland, perhaps as defensive fortifications to keep English forces out during periods of unrest. Sneck masonry it was also used in medieval cathedrals, castles and other formidable structures.		This technique was most commonly used by masons to construct walls in Scotland and Ireland, perhaps as defensive fortifications to keep English forces out during periods of unrest. Sneck masonry it was also used in medieval cathedrals, castles and other formidable structures.
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−	= Method =	+	= Method of sneck construction =

	Snecked masonry construction creates a distinct look with its horizontal structure and projecting stones of different sizes. This is a complex method of masonry that requires a high level of skill, particularly in terms of stone cutting accuracy.		Snecked masonry construction creates a distinct look with its horizontal structure and projecting stones of different sizes. This is a complex method of masonry that requires a high level of skill, particularly in terms of stone cutting accuracy.
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	* Ashlar.		* Ashlar.
		+	* Fixing v fastener.
	* How to lay bricks.		* How to lay bricks.
	* Masonry.		* Masonry.
	* Rubble masonry.		* Rubble masonry.
	* Types of brick bonding.		* Types of brick bonding.
		+	* Types of lock.
	* Unusual construction terms.		* Unusual construction terms.

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−	This building, built in the mid to late 19th century, is Category B listed as Papple Steading, West and North Ranges and Stalk. It is located in the Whittingehame Parish, East Lothian ~~Council~~.	+	This building, built in the mid to late 19th century, is Category B listed as Papple Steading, West and North Ranges and Stalk. It is located in the Whittingehame Parish, East Lothian.

	Historic Scotland's Statutory List offers this description: "Entrance range to W in Germanic style centrepiece and later stalk and engine house adjoined to N range. Squared, snecked and stugged rubble and ashlar dressings to W range, larger masonry to later additions at N. Chamfered arrises to openings. Gablet skews to principal openings and corbelled skewputts. Grey slates, corrugated asbestos to N projections."		Historic Scotland's Statutory List offers this description: "Entrance range to W in Germanic style centrepiece and later stalk and engine house adjoined to N range. Squared, snecked and stugged rubble and ashlar dressings to W range, larger masonry to later additions at N. Chamfered arrises to openings. Gablet skews to principal openings and corbelled skewputts. Grey slates, corrugated asbestos to N projections."
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Sneck (or sometimes sneckled in the United States) is a type of masonry that uses square stones of various sizes ~~to build a strong finished product~~. ‘Snecked masonry’ is ~~the term that~~ describes the finished product, while the term ‘sneck’ ~~is used~~ to ~~define~~ the small stones that are incorporated into the filler material. It may also be referred to as snecked rubble, Celtic bond, Scotch bond or ‘travail ecossais’.	+	Sneck (or sometimes sneckled in the United States) is a type of masonry that uses square stones of various sizes. ‘Snecked masonry’ is describes the finished product, while the term ‘sneck’ refers to the small stones that are incorporated into the filler material. It may also be referred to as snecked rubble, Celtic bond, Scotch bond or ‘travail ecossais’.

−	Sneck is also an expression used in different parts of the UK (particularly Scotland and Ireland) to describe a latch. A sneck is often found on a door or window.	+	NB Sneck is also an expression used in different parts of the UK (particularly Scotland and Ireland) to describe a latch. A sneck is often found on a door or window.

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	= History - masonry =		= History - masonry =

−	This technique was most commonly used by masons to construct walls in Scotland and Ireland, ~~perhaps~~ as defensive fortifications ~~to keep English forces out~~ during periods of unrest. Sneck masonry was also used in medieval cathedrals, castles and other ~~formidable~~ structures.	+	This technique was most commonly used by masons to construct walls in Scotland and Ireland, sometimes as defensive fortifications during periods of unrest. Sneck masonry was also used in medieval cathedrals, castles and other large structures.

−	When Scottish and Irish masons migrated to North America in the 1800s, they brought this technique with them. It was frequently used in Central Canada (especially in the province of Ontario) and the East Coast of the United States. Some towns in the state of Vermont (located in New England), have towns with historic and well-preserved ~~homes~~ that have been constructed using this technique.	+	When Scottish and Irish masons migrated to North America in the 1800s, they brought this technique with them. It was frequently used in Central Canada (especially in the province of Ontario) and the East Coast of the United States. Some towns in the state of Vermont (located in New England), have towns with historic and well-preserved houses that have been constructed using this technique.

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−	\| This example of snecked masonry is located in the Stone Village Historic District in Chester, Vermont, USA. A Walking Tour of Chester is a guidebook that offers this background of the neighbourhood, which includes 10 such homes in close proximity. These were constructed in 1838 by masons who acquired the technique of “sneckled ashlar” stonework while working on Canadian canal locks. The technique required stones ~~to be~~ laid end to end, with cross stones placed horizontally every few feet for ~~added~~ stability. The resulting walls were then internally reinforced with moss and horsehair. The Stone Houses at Chester Depot are included on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.	+	\| This example of snecked masonry is located in the Stone Village Historic District in Chester, Vermont, USA. A Walking Tour of Chester is a guidebook that offers this background of the neighbourhood, which includes 10 such homes in close proximity. These were constructed in 1838 by masons who acquired the technique of “sneckled ashlar” stonework while working on Canadian canal locks. The technique required that stones were laid end to end, with cross stones placed horizontally every few feet for additional stability. The resulting walls were then internally reinforced with moss and horsehair. The Stone Houses at Chester Depot are included on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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	= Method of sneck construction =		= Method of sneck construction =

−	~~Snecked masonry construction creates a distinct look with its horizontal structure and projecting stones of different sizes.~~ This is a complex method of masonry that requires a high level of skill, particularly in terms of stone cutting accuracy.	+	This is a complex method of masonry that requires a high level of skill, particularly in terms of stone cutting accuracy. The technique arranges larger stones vertically on their edges and then uses small, semi-squared snecks to tie the larger stones together.
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−	The technique arranges larger stones vertically on their edges and then uses ~~the~~ small, semi-squared snecks ~~in the courses~~ to ~~form a visual bridge and~~ tie the larger stones together.	+

	There are three types of stone used in snecked masonry.		There are three types of stone used in snecked masonry.

	# Risers (or jumpers), which can be square or semi-square. These should be three times as long as they are tall and should form a rough diamond pattern on the structure.		# Risers (or jumpers), which can be square or semi-square. These should be three times as long as they are tall and should form a rough diamond pattern on the structure.
−	# Levellers are ~~the~~ large stones that are arranged vertically to construct the majority of the structure. They are typically quite long and narrow (sometimes as much as five times as long as they are tall.	+	# Levellers are large stones that are arranged vertically to construct the majority of the structure. They are typically quite long and narrow (sometimes as much as five times as long as they are tall.
	# Snecks are the smaller pieces used to compensate for the height differences between risers and levellers. The height of the leveller plus the sneck should be equal to the height of the riser.		# Snecks are the smaller pieces used to compensate for the height differences between risers and levellers. The height of the leveller plus the sneck should be equal to the height of the riser.