Lithological maps of churches in the Diocese of Vitoria (Spain): Space–time distribution of building stones and ancient quarries

Analysis from a Geographic Information System of lithological maps of 487 churches has provided a picture of spatial and temporal distribution of building stones in the Diocese of Vitoria up until 1900 AD. Spatially, each lithology is placed according to building use. Geographically, masonry work al...

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Published in:Building and environment 2007-02, Vol.42 (2), p.860-865
Main Author: Martínez-Torres, L.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Building stone
Buildings
Buildings. Public works
Church
Cultural facility
Diocese of Vitoria
Exact sciences and technology
Geographic Information System
Geographic information systems
Lithological map
lithology
Materials
Mountains
Natural stones
Original quarry
Q1
Q3
Quarrying
Remote sensing
Spain
temporal distribution
Types of buildings
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Summary:Analysis from a Geographic Information System of lithological maps of 487 churches has provided a picture of spatial and temporal distribution of building stones in the Diocese of Vitoria up until 1900 AD. Spatially, each lithology is placed according to building use. Geographically, masonry work always employed local stones, however, for more specific uses such as ashlar work, sculptures, vaults and tombs, the lithologies came from all over the zone studied. Temporally speaking, it can be seen that certain lithologies were preferred for particular architectural styles. This evolution could be explained by the impossibility of mechanically extracting stones from the quarry face. The original quarries are always located on high mountain chains close to mountain passes.
ISSN:0360-1323
1873-684X
DOI:10.1016/j.buildenv.2005.10.004