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.
Limestone, a calcareous rock that includes dolomite and marble, is used in great quantities for fluxing in smelters and in the manufacture of lime. Of the crushed stone produced, nearly 75 percent is limestone, 8 percent is traprock, 6 percent is granite; the remainder is sandstone and miscellaneous rock types. Dimension stone for interior use must be attractive in color and texture, have reasonable strength, and resist abrasion and cleaning solutions.