Discussion on Column Fallacies

Sir,-I find it difficult to reply to Mr. F.E. Drury’s criticism of my article on the above subject, as he has so largely misunderstood my argument and has ascribed to me views which I do not hold.

A TRUE record of the repairs of Tintern Abbey will not fail to indicate that a very great advance in the scientific analysis, understanding and treatment of ancient monuments was made possible by cxpericnce as the work progressed, and that as the result of this fuller knowledge certain expedients were adopted in the later stages of the work which would have been considered absolutely beyond the scope of the conservator’s art at the commencement of operations. William Harvey

IV. Mortar Voids and Water Content, The magnitude of the voids and its change with additions of water will depend upon the gradation of the particles of F.A., each A. having its own individuality. J. Singleton-Green