pedra de campo
1. A stone found naturally in fields, typically used in construction without being quarried or shaped
The old farmhouse was built with fieldstone and mortar.
A velha casa da fazenda foi construída com pedra de campo e argamassa.
2. Rough, irregular stones collected from fields and used for walls, foundations, or decorative purposes
They used fieldstone to create a rustic garden wall.
Eles usaram pedra de campo para criar um muro de jardim rústico.
Fieldstone is historically significant in North American and European rural architecture, particularly in colonial farmhouses and stone walls. In Brazil, 'pedra de campo' is commonly used in traditional and rustic construction, especially in rural areas and for landscaping purposes. The use of fieldstone reflects both practical resource management and aesthetic preference for natural, weathered materials.
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