Abstract
The architectural space of the center of Wielun and chosen objects located in the town were analyzed. Research was carried out on the identification of building stones in this particular area. On the basis of the research, it is possible to find over fifty kinds of various stone materials, including sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. These were classified and counted. For the first time, a coefficient of Used Kinds of Stone in architectural Objects (UKSO) was suggested. Its purpose was to show, from the engineering point of view, the amount of the stone in urban architecture. The most interesting stone pictures display their variations in color, structure and texture. The gathered results confirm their geological inheritance and increase the tourist attractiveness of the town.
Highlights
Location and geological structureSince the 13th century, the inhabitants of the town of Wieluń used natural stones as building materials on a large scale
It was assumed that an architectural object is a church, building, post-industrial infrastructure object, monument, park or commemorative plaque etc
On the basis of the research, building stones were recognized by the macroscopic method
Summary
Since the 13th century, the inhabitants of the town of Wieluń used natural stones as building materials on a large scale. A fundamental factor leading to an increase in the usage of stone in Wieluń’s buildings was that the town possessed limestone and sandstones quarries. 30 kilometres, from the limestone and sandstone quarries to the town of Wieluń, made the cost of the transport of the stones low.
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