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Making medieval stone architecture: the use of slate in Central Norway

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Per Storemyr

The use of slate has traditions back to the Neolithic in Norway. Stone that were easy to split could be used for anything from the erection of fine burial chambers to the production of knives – phenomena that have been … Continue reading →

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