Copsey, Nigel David (2019) Critical Review of Historic Literature Concerning Traditional Lime and Earth-Lime Mortars. MA by research thesis, University of York.
Abstract
A review of historic knowledge and understanding concerning the manipulation of lime and earth-lime mortars; the uses to which they were put, as set out in historic texts from the UK, Ireland, North America, France and Spain, as well as from Ancient Rome. Time-span: 160 BC to 1962. These tell a consistent story very different to that told during the Lime Revival in the UK after 1975. The ubiquitous mortars of construction were earth-lime and hot mixed air lime, with and without pozzolans. Natural Hydraulic Limes have minimal historic precedence for the uses to which they have been put over the last 20 years or so. Lime putty had minimal historic precedence as a binder before the 20thC. This dissertation sets out historic knowledge and understanding of traditional mortars and provides a platform for the essential re-booting of the lime revival and speaks to a paradigm shift in understanding and practice over recent years, a shift inspired primarily by the practical experience of stonemasons and conservators who have been working with traditional, like-for-like and compatible materials over a number of years.
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Supervisors: | Chitty, Gill |
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Keywords: | earth-lime mortars; earth mortars; earth building; hot mixed lime mortars; sand-slaking; ordinary method; hot mixed concretes; hot lime washes; hot mixed shelter coats; hot lime grouts; plastering; lime putty; putty lime; building with lime; the Lime Revival; lime mortar proportion; lime slaking; hot mixing; lime and hair; natural hydraulic lime; hydraulic lime; winter working with lime |
Awarding institution: | University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Archaeology (York) |
Depositing User: | Nigel David Copsey |
Date Deposited: | 27 Jun 2020 00:03 |
Last Modified: | 21 Mar 2024 11:10 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:etheses.whiterose.ac.uk:25523 |
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Description: Critical Review of Historic Literature Concerning Lime and Earth-Lime Mortars
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Filename: Appendix 11 No.1 Stonehouse mortar.pdf
Description: Mortar Analysis
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Filename: Appendix 11 No.3 Report on the Analysis of Clay Plaster for Nigel Copsey.pdf
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Filename: Appendix 11 No.4 Cert of Mortar Analysis - M191218C1 - Clay Moratr from Normandy.pdf
Description: Mortar Analysis
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Filename: Appendix 11 No.5 Report M182617R1 - Beverley Gate, Hull.pdf
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Filename: Appendix 11 No.6 Report M184418R1 - Guild Hall, York-2.pdf
Description: Mortar Analyses
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Filename: Appendix 11 No.7 Analysis of Kiln mortars, Chimney Bank, Rosedale.pdf
Description: Mortar Analysis
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Filename: Appendix 11 No.8 Report M185018R1 - Wayne County Courthouse - Mortars.pdf
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Filename: Appendix 11 No.9 Cert of Mortar Analysis - M199119-R4 - Rosedale East Stone Kilns.pdf
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Filename: Appendix 11 No.10 mortar analysis Calgary Cathedral.pdf
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Filename: Appendix 11 No.11 Interior plaster, Iron-stone Workers Cottages, Rosedale.pdf
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