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A small work - force might remain on site during winter for protection and the preparation of materials ready for the return of the major force in spring . In urgent cases , there are instances of Builders Engines : Crane castle - work ...
A small work - force might remain on site during winter for protection and the preparation of materials ready for the return of the major force in spring . In urgent cases , there are instances of Builders Engines : Crane castle - work ...
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It can vary from the evidence of a hasty and unskilled rush job to consummate skill with the finest of material . Material was normally that which lay conveniently to hand , though early castles have stone from Caen .
It can vary from the evidence of a hasty and unskilled rush job to consummate skill with the finest of material . Material was normally that which lay conveniently to hand , though early castles have stone from Caen .
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Melée fo Conway Materials occurring in the accounts of Flint ( which took nine years to build and cost £ 7,000 ) include 87,000 bags of lime at 4d a bag , lead for roofing , iron for hinges and locks , and parchment for writing the ...
Melée fo Conway Materials occurring in the accounts of Flint ( which took nine years to build and cost £ 7,000 ) include 87,000 bags of lime at 4d a bag , lead for roofing , iron for hinges and locks , and parchment for writing the ...
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