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.
Specific gravity is from 2.6 to 2.7 and compressive strength is 100 to 250 N/mm2. They are used primarily for bridge piers, river walls, and for dams. They are used as kerbs and pedestals. The use of granite for monumental and institutional buildings is common. Polished granites are used as table tops, cladding for columns and wall. They are used as coarse aggregates in concrete. Sand stone