This interdisciplinary conference will bring together geologists, architectural historians, and historians to explore the complex processes of stone sourcing and supply that shaped eighteenth-century architectural production. Topics will include quarrying techniques and supply chains, the working lives of quarrying communities, and the role of stone merchants in Britain, Ireland, and international trade. Additionally, we will examine transportation practices, archival challenges, and the broader influence of stone sourcing on urban and regional identity.

This symposium is organised in honour of Richard Hewlings. The event will host a gathering of scholars whose careers have been inspired by Richard’s work. Through a series of ‘Notes & Queries,’ they will offer new revelations in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century British architectural history.

The CHARTER Alliance members will gather on December 12–13 for the final General Meeting of 2023, following the recent Irish National Stakeholder Day. This biannual meeting allows the consortium to review progress and set goals as the project heads into its final year in 2024. The event will include the General Assembly, focused workshops on emerging findings and strategies, and study visits to engage with Ireland's cultural heritage sector.