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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

Scottish Stonemasons’ Marks Project

The Scottish Stonemasons’ Marks Project is investigating and recording masons’ marks on the medieval castles and churches of Scotland. Initially focusing on buildings begun between 1100 and 1300, we are recording marks and looking at distribution patterns both within individual buildings, and across Scotland, to identify the size and mobility of this highly skilled workforce.

Current opportunity

The project surveys early stone buildings to identify and record mason' marks. Suitable for all, regardless of experience or ability, as training and support is available from experienced team...