Replacement stones for eocene sandy limestones in 13th-17th century dutch monuments

Replacement stones for eocene sandy limestones in 13th-17th century dutch monuments

Nijland, T.G.
van Hees, R.P.J.
Dubelaar, C.W.
TNO Bouw en Ondergrond

2006

Especially in the western part of the Netherlands, Eocene sandy limestones from Belgium have elaborately been used in the construction of many 13th – 17th century monuments. These comprise both the Lede or Balegem stone from the Lede formation and the Gobertange stone from the Brussels formation. Over the centuries, both stones suffered serious damage in many monuments, manifest by typical black gypsum crusts. Whilst nowadays replacement with original stones would be favoured if enough material would be available, and is done at a small scale, several replacement stones have been used during end 19th and 20th century restorations. The typical white sandy limestones have been replaced by various French limestones, amongst them Anstrude, Brauvilliers, Coutarnoux, Euville, Faverolles, Massangis (Vaurion), Reffroy, Savonnières, St.-Joire, and St.-Pierre-Aigle. Recently, considerable amount of English Portland stone have been used.

Buildings and Infrastructure
Materials
Built Environment

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Geophysical Research Asbstracts, 8, 1-2

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