Glossary

A building material used up to c1890, especially in coastal areas of East Sussex. Employed for whole walls constructed with shuttering or as an infilling between two skins of flint or brick. Typically lime, sand and pea beach shingle were used to form a mortar to which flints and any other materials to hand were added, eg pieces of brick, pipe or wood.

A wide sloping board set edge uppermost along the top of a gable. It may be carved or ornamented.

A small projecting corner turret or embattled parapet at the top of a tower, gatehouse or curtain wall. Miniature bartizans are integrated into the design of many rainwater heads.

A clay mineral that can assist the flow of a grout.