Category Archives: Monument conservation

Stone weathering at the westernmost coast of Norway

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Per Storemyr

As probably one of only very few monuments globally, the ruined Selja medieval abbey off the westernmost coast of Norway is built from a metamorphic olivine stone (dunite) rich in talc. The combination of a hard olivine matrix and soft … Continue reading →

Posted in Archaeology, Monument conservation, New projects, Norway, Ruins, Weathering history | Tagged conservation, historic photos, Norway, olivine, salt, Selja, weathering | 2 Comments

New publications 2009-2010

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Per Storemyr

Though published some months ago, I would like to briefly present four of my most recent publications. Two derives from the EU QuarryScapes project, two from a conference last year in Trondheim about new research at Nidaros Cathedral.

Posted in Ancient Egypt, Monument conservation, New publications, Norway, Old quarries, Weathering history | Tagged Ancient Egypt, Aswan, Gharb Aswan, grinding stone, marble, Nidaros Cathedral, Nidarosdomen, Norway, Nubia, soapstone, Trondheim, weathering | Leave a comment

Cooperation with CSC Conservation Science Consulting, Fribourg

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Per Storemyr

From 2008 to August 2010 I worked for CSC Conservation Science Consulting in Fribourg (CH), which is run by Christine Bläuer and Bénédicte Rousset. We undertook several exciting projects together, for example mapping the building stones – the Pierre jaune … Continue reading →

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Return to murals in the Archbishop’s Palace, Trondheim

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Per Storemyr

One of my first projects after the establishment of “Per Storemyr Archaeology & Conservation Services” in August 2010 implied a return to 17th century murals in the entirely painted Regalia room of the Archbishop’s Palace (Trondheim, Norway).