On September 27, 1547 Edward VI, Henryâs successor to the Throne , bestowed upon Francis the title of Knight Banneret ( a knight who carries his own banner and a rank above Knight Bachelor). We now turn from Sir Francisâ lifetime service to the King to his own personal life.
Building stone comes in different types. Different types of stone lend themselves to particular building techniques. Igneous rock, such as granite, is very hard and nonporous. Sedimentary rock, such as limestone, is soft and porous. Metamorphic rock, such as marble, is very hard and nonporous.
Stone is the one of the major building materials. It is a versatile material and hence it can be used from the foundation to the parapet in a building and hence the scope comprises the study of use of different stones at these places.