rubblework

/ˈrʌbləwɜːræk/

Definitions

1. noun

the art or practice of constructing walls using uncut or roughly cut stones without mortar, typically in a medieval style.

“The historian studied the medieval architecture, including the rubblework used in the old castle walls.”

Synonyms

  • rubble masonry
  • uncoursed masonry

Antonyms

  • ashlar masonry
  • smooth-faced masonry