OR/13/015 Survey details and outcomes - Revision history

Ajhil: /* Roofing slate distribution */

2021-10-15T09:56:12Z

Roofing slate distribution

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:56, 15 October 2021
Line 519:		Line 519:
	[[Image:OR13015fig14.jpg\|thumb\|center\|500px\| '''Figure 14'''    Variation in the level of roofing slate information available to the surveyor.<br>Data recorded in the SLATE_VISIBILITY field have been used to create this map. ]]		[[Image:OR13015fig14.jpg\|thumb\|center\|500px\| '''Figure 14'''    Variation in the level of roofing slate information available to the surveyor.<br>Data recorded in the SLATE_VISIBILITY field have been used to create this map. ]]

	Maps illustrating the distribution of the various roofing slates are presented in [[OR/13/015 Appendix 3 Maps of roofing slate distribution in the Falkirk THI area\|Appendix 3 Maps of roofing slate distribution in the Falkirk THI area]]. Figure A3_1 shows which slate was recorded as the ‘major’ slate (>50% of the total) in all buildings. Figures A3_2 to A3_10 illustrate the distribution of each roofing slate.		Maps illustrating the distribution of the various roofing slates are presented in [[OR/13/015 Appendix 3 - Maps of roofing slate distribution in the Falkirk THI area\|Appendix 3 - Maps of roofing slate distribution in the Falkirk THI area]]. Figure A3_1 shows which slate was recorded as the ‘major’ slate (>50% of the total) in all buildings. Figures A3_2 to A3_10 illustrate the distribution of each roofing slate.

	The main outcomes of the roofing slate distribution data are summarised below; reference should be made to the relevant maps in Appendix 3.		The main outcomes of the roofing slate distribution data are summarised below; reference should be made to the relevant maps in [[OR/13/015 Appendix 3 - Maps of roofing slate distribution in the Falkirk THI area\|Appendix 3 - Maps of roofing slate distribution in the Falkirk THI area]].

	* The major slate was recorded as ‘Slate, undifferentiated’ in thirty-seven of the buildings in which slate is present.		* The major slate was recorded as ‘Slate, undifferentiated’ in thirty-seven of the buildings in which slate is present.

Ajhil: /* Roofing slate distribution */

2021-10-15T09:55:30Z

Roofing slate distribution

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:55, 15 October 2021
Line 519:		Line 519:
	[[Image:OR13015fig14.jpg\|thumb\|center\|500px\| '''Figure 14'''    Variation in the level of roofing slate information available to the surveyor.<br>Data recorded in the SLATE_VISIBILITY field have been used to create this map. ]]		[[Image:OR13015fig14.jpg\|thumb\|center\|500px\| '''Figure 14'''    Variation in the level of roofing slate information available to the surveyor.<br>Data recorded in the SLATE_VISIBILITY field have been used to create this map. ]]

	Maps illustrating the distribution of the various roofing slates are presented in Appendix 3. Figure A3_1 shows which slate was recorded as the ‘major’ slate (>50% of the total) in all buildings. Figures A3_2 to A3_10 illustrate the distribution of each roofing slate.		Maps illustrating the distribution of the various roofing slates are presented in [[OR/13/015 Appendix 3 Maps of roofing slate distribution in the Falkirk THI area\|Appendix 3 Maps of roofing slate distribution in the Falkirk THI area]]. Figure A3_1 shows which slate was recorded as the ‘major’ slate (>50% of the total) in all buildings. Figures A3_2 to A3_10 illustrate the distribution of each roofing slate.

	The main outcomes of the roofing slate distribution data are summarised below; reference should be made to the relevant maps in Appendix 3.		The main outcomes of the roofing slate distribution data are summarised below; reference should be made to the relevant maps in Appendix 3.

Ajhil: /* Roofing slate character */

2021-10-15T09:54:16Z

Roofing slate character

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:54, 15 October 2021
Line 463:		Line 463:
	== Roofing slates ==		== Roofing slates ==
	=== Roofing slate character ===		=== Roofing slate character ===
	Roofing slate from four countries — Scotland, Wales, England and Spain - has been used widely in Scotland. Unlike stone, slate from each source can generally be distinguished (depending on visibility) by a combination of two sets of properties: geological properties include ''colour'', ''lustre'', and ''surface texture''; man-made properties include ''size'', ''thickness'', ''edge roughness'', ''shape'', ''number of nail holes'', and ''laying pattern''.		Roofing slate from four countries — Scotland, Wales, England and Spain — has been used widely in Scotland. Unlike stone, slate from each source can generally be distinguished (depending on visibility) by a combination of two sets of properties: geological properties include ''colour'', ''lustre'', and ''surface texture''; man-made properties include ''size'', ''thickness'', ''edge roughness'', ''shape'', ''number of nail holes'', and ''laying pattern''.

	Scottish slate was traditionally sourced from three areas of the country - the Highland Border area, West Highlands (Ballachulish and Easdale), and Aberdeenshire - and slate from each of these areas can be identified by its properties. Two variants of Welsh slate - purplish and grey - are distinguished from each other by their colour. The name and code used for each roofing slate, and a summary of the geological and man-made characteristics that were used to distinguish them in the survey of Falkirk buildings, is presented in Table 5.		Scottish slate was traditionally sourced from three areas of the country — the Highland Border area, West Highlands (Ballachulish and Easdale), and Aberdeenshire - and slate from each of these areas can be identified by its properties. Two variants of Welsh slate - purplish and grey - are distinguished from each other by their colour. The name and code used for each roofing slate, and a summary of the geological and man-made characteristics that were used to distinguish them in the survey of Falkirk buildings, is presented in Table 5.

	A photograph showing a typical example of each slate is presented in Figure 12.		A photograph showing a typical example of each slate is presented in Figure 12.

Ajhil: /* Building stone distribution */

2021-10-15T09:53:36Z

Building stone distribution

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:53, 15 October 2021
Line 445:		Line 445:
	Maps illustrating the distribution of the various building stones are presented in [[OR/13/015 Appendix 2 - Maps of building stone distribution in the Falkirk THI area\|Appendix 2 - Maps of building stone distribution in the Falkirk THI area]]. Figure A2_1 shows which stone was recorded as the ‘major’ stone (>50% of the total) in all buildings. Figures A2_2 and A2_3 show which stones were recorded as the main walling stone and main dressing stone, respectively. Figures A2_4 to A2_25 illustrate the distribution of each of the twenty building stones.		Maps illustrating the distribution of the various building stones are presented in [[OR/13/015 Appendix 2 - Maps of building stone distribution in the Falkirk THI area\|Appendix 2 - Maps of building stone distribution in the Falkirk THI area]]. Figure A2_1 shows which stone was recorded as the ‘major’ stone (>50% of the total) in all buildings. Figures A2_2 and A2_3 show which stones were recorded as the main walling stone and main dressing stone, respectively. Figures A2_4 to A2_25 illustrate the distribution of each of the twenty building stones.

	The main outcomes of the building stone distribution data are summarised below; reference should be made to the relevant maps in Appendix 2.		The main outcomes of the building stone distribution data are summarised below; reference should be made to the relevant maps in [[OR/13/015 Appendix 2 - Maps of building stone distribution in the Falkirk THI area\|Appendix 2 - Maps of building stone distribution in the Falkirk THI area]].

	* The major stone in twenty-three buildings was recorded as ‘Sandstone, undifferentiated’. Most of these buildings face onto High Street. In many cases, a coating of harling or paint concealed or largely concealed the stone, preventing a precise identification, but there was always enough information to identify the building stone as sandstone. Buildings at the east end of High Street are generally old and in the vernacular style, and it is likely these buildings consist of ‘Buff sandstone 1’.		* The major stone in twenty-three buildings was recorded as ‘Sandstone, undifferentiated’. Most of these buildings face onto High Street. In many cases, a coating of harling or paint concealed or largely concealed the stone, preventing a precise identification, but there was always enough information to identify the building stone as sandstone. Buildings at the east end of High Street are generally old and in the vernacular style, and it is likely these buildings consist of ‘Buff sandstone 1’.

Ajhil: /* Building stone distribution */

2021-10-15T09:52:51Z

Building stone distribution

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:52, 15 October 2021
Line 443:		Line 443:
	[[Image:OR13015fig11.jpg\|thumb\|center\|500px\| '''Figure 11'''    Distribution of buildings with harled or painted street-facing elevations.]]		[[Image:OR13015fig11.jpg\|thumb\|center\|500px\| '''Figure 11'''    Distribution of buildings with harled or painted street-facing elevations.]]

	Maps illustrating the distribution of the various building stones are presented in Appendix 2. Figure A2_1 shows which stone was recorded as the ‘major’ stone (>50% of the total) in all buildings. Figures A2_2 and A2_3 show which stones were recorded as the main walling stone and main dressing stone, respectively. Figures A2_4 to A2_25 illustrate the distribution of each of the twenty building stones.		Maps illustrating the distribution of the various building stones are presented in [[OR/13/015 Appendix 2 - Maps of building stone distribution in the Falkirk THI area\|Appendix 2 - Maps of building stone distribution in the Falkirk THI area]]. Figure A2_1 shows which stone was recorded as the ‘major’ stone (>50% of the total) in all buildings. Figures A2_2 and A2_3 show which stones were recorded as the main walling stone and main dressing stone, respectively. Figures A2_4 to A2_25 illustrate the distribution of each of the twenty building stones.

	The main outcomes of the building stone distribution data are summarised below; reference should be made to the relevant maps in Appendix 2.		The main outcomes of the building stone distribution data are summarised below; reference should be made to the relevant maps in Appendix 2.

Ajhil: /* Sandstone */

2021-10-15T09:51:35Z

Sandstone

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:51, 15 October 2021
Line 337:		Line 337:
	Sandstones have a number of properties that are visible to the unaided eye and can be used individually or collectively to distinguish them. Some of these properties, notably ''colour'', ''grain-size'', ''primary sedimentary structure'', and ''composition'', are intrinsic features (i.e. they are present in all sandstones). Others may or may not be present, and these have been grouped in Table 3 and Appendix 1 under the heading ‘Distinctive features’. Summary information for the various properties that have been used to describe and distinguish the various sandstones in surveyed Falkirk buildings is presented in Table 3.		Sandstones have a number of properties that are visible to the unaided eye and can be used individually or collectively to distinguish them. Some of these properties, notably ''colour'', ''grain-size'', ''primary sedimentary structure'', and ''composition'', are intrinsic features (i.e. they are present in all sandstones). Others may or may not be present, and these have been grouped in Table 3 and Appendix 1 under the heading ‘Distinctive features’. Summary information for the various properties that have been used to describe and distinguish the various sandstones in surveyed Falkirk buildings is presented in Table 3.

	Simple descriptions and the criteria that were used to distinguish the various sandstones in the field are presented in Appendix 1. The terms for sandstone properties that are included in Table 3 are used throughout [[OR/13/015 Appendix 1 - Field descriptions of Falkirk building stones\|Appendix 1 - Field descriptions of Falkirk building stones]].		Simple descriptions and the criteria that were used to distinguish the various sandstones in the field are presented in [[OR/13/015 Appendix 1 - Field descriptions of Falkirk building stones\|Appendix 1 - Field descriptions of Falkirk building stones]]. The terms for sandstone properties that are included in Table 3 are used throughout [[OR/13/015 Appendix 1 - Field descriptions of Falkirk building stones\|Appendix 1 - Field descriptions of Falkirk building stones]].

	<center>		<center>

Ajhil: /* Sandstone */

2021-10-15T09:51:12Z

Sandstone

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:51, 15 October 2021
Line 337:		Line 337:
	Sandstones have a number of properties that are visible to the unaided eye and can be used individually or collectively to distinguish them. Some of these properties, notably ''colour'', ''grain-size'', ''primary sedimentary structure'', and ''composition'', are intrinsic features (i.e. they are present in all sandstones). Others may or may not be present, and these have been grouped in Table 3 and Appendix 1 under the heading ‘Distinctive features’. Summary information for the various properties that have been used to describe and distinguish the various sandstones in surveyed Falkirk buildings is presented in Table 3.		Sandstones have a number of properties that are visible to the unaided eye and can be used individually or collectively to distinguish them. Some of these properties, notably ''colour'', ''grain-size'', ''primary sedimentary structure'', and ''composition'', are intrinsic features (i.e. they are present in all sandstones). Others may or may not be present, and these have been grouped in Table 3 and Appendix 1 under the heading ‘Distinctive features’. Summary information for the various properties that have been used to describe and distinguish the various sandstones in surveyed Falkirk buildings is presented in Table 3.

	Simple descriptions and the criteria that were used to distinguish the various sandstones in the field are presented in Appendix 1. The terms for sandstone properties that are included in Table 3 are used throughout [[OR/13/015 Appendix 1 Field descriptions of Falkirk building stones\|Appendix 1 Field descriptions of Falkirk building stones]].		Simple descriptions and the criteria that were used to distinguish the various sandstones in the field are presented in Appendix 1. The terms for sandstone properties that are included in Table 3 are used throughout [[OR/13/015 Appendix 1 - Field descriptions of Falkirk building stones\|Appendix 1 - Field descriptions of Falkirk building stones]].

	<center>		<center>

Ajhil: /* Building stones */

2021-10-15T09:50:28Z

Building stones

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:50, 15 October 2021
Line 337:		Line 337:
	Sandstones have a number of properties that are visible to the unaided eye and can be used individually or collectively to distinguish them. Some of these properties, notably ''colour'', ''grain-size'', ''primary sedimentary structure'', and ''composition'', are intrinsic features (i.e. they are present in all sandstones). Others may or may not be present, and these have been grouped in Table 3 and Appendix 1 under the heading ‘Distinctive features’. Summary information for the various properties that have been used to describe and distinguish the various sandstones in surveyed Falkirk buildings is presented in Table 3.		Sandstones have a number of properties that are visible to the unaided eye and can be used individually or collectively to distinguish them. Some of these properties, notably ''colour'', ''grain-size'', ''primary sedimentary structure'', and ''composition'', are intrinsic features (i.e. they are present in all sandstones). Others may or may not be present, and these have been grouped in Table 3 and Appendix 1 under the heading ‘Distinctive features’. Summary information for the various properties that have been used to describe and distinguish the various sandstones in surveyed Falkirk buildings is presented in Table 3.

	Simple descriptions and the criteria that were used to distinguish the various sandstones in the field are presented in Appendix 1. The terms for sandstone properties that are included in Table 3 are used throughout Appendix 1.		Simple descriptions and the criteria that were used to distinguish the various sandstones in the field are presented in Appendix 1. The terms for sandstone properties that are included in Table 3 are used throughout [[OR/13/015 Appendix 1 Field descriptions of Falkirk building stones\|Appendix 1 Field descriptions of Falkirk building stones]].

	<center>		<center>

Ajhil: /* Building stones */

2021-10-15T09:49:22Z

Building stones

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:49, 15 October 2021
Line 329:		Line 329:

	==Building stones==		==Building stones==
	Twenty different building stones were identified within the survey area: fifteen are sandstone, one is limestone, and four are granite. Each was assigned a stone code and a stone name, for the purposes of the survey. The codes and names together with a brief description and representative photographs for all twenty building stones are presented in Appendix 1. An assessment of the source of each building stone is presented in ~~section 5~~.		Twenty different building stones were identified within the survey area: fifteen are sandstone, one is limestone, and four are granite. Each was assigned a stone code and a stone name, for the purposes of the survey. The codes and names together with a brief description and representative photographs for all twenty building stones are presented in Appendix 1. An assessment of the source of each building stone is presented in [[OR/13/015 Stone matching for buildings in the Falkirk THI area\|Stone matching for buildings in the Falkirk THI area]].

	===Building stone character===		===Building stone character===

Ajhil: /* Scope, methodology and limitations */

2021-10-15T09:48:04Z

Scope, methodology and limitations

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:48, 15 October 2021
Line 3:		Line 3:
	==Scope, methodology and limitations==		==Scope, methodology and limitations==
	===Scope===		===Scope===
	The survey of building stones and roofing slates encompassed all of the buildings that are contained within, and face onto, the Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) area in Falkirk (Figure 2). The THI area includes much of the historic core of the town, including: the most historic sections of Cow Wynd, High Street, Vicar Street and Newmarket Street; all of Kirk Wynd; most of Manor Street, Glebe Street and Melville Street; and short sections of Bank Street and Princes Street (Figure 6). The southern half of the THI area (more or less south of Manor Street) is the oldest part of the town centre. This area is characterised by an irregular street pattern and includes the oldest surviving buildings. In the younger, northern half of the THI area, the streets and buildings have a more regular ‘planned’ layout.		The survey of building stones and roofing slates encompassed all of the buildings that are contained within, and face onto, the Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) area in Falkirk ([[Media:OR13015fig2.jpg\|Figure 2]]). The THI area includes much of the historic core of the town, including: the most historic sections of Cow Wynd, High Street, Vicar Street and Newmarket Street; all of Kirk Wynd; most of Manor Street, Glebe Street and Melville Street; and short sections of Bank Street and Princes Street (Figure 6). The southern half of the THI area (more or less south of Manor Street) is the oldest part of the town centre. This area is characterised by an irregular street pattern and includes the oldest surviving buildings. In the younger, northern half of the THI area, the streets and buildings have a more regular ‘planned’ layout.

	[[Image:OR13015fig6.jpg\|thumb\|center\|500px\| '''Figure 6'''    Map of the THI area in Falkirk town centre, and surveyed polygons.<br>Short sections of Bank Street and Princes Street (not labelled) are shown where they intersect Vicar Street. ]]		[[Image:OR13015fig6.jpg\|thumb\|center\|500px\| '''Figure 6'''    Map of the THI area in Falkirk town centre, and surveyed polygons.<br>Short sections of Bank Street and Princes Street (not labelled) are shown where they intersect Vicar Street. ]]