fieldstone
[/ˈfiːldˌstoʊn/]
nounpl: fieldstones
pedra de campo
1. A stone found naturally in fields, typically used in construction without being shaped or dressed
The old farmhouse was built with fieldstone and mortar.
A antiga casa de fazenda foi construída com pedra de campo e argamassa.
2. Rough, uncut stone suitable for building walls, foundations, or decorative purposes
The garden wall was made of fieldstone, giving it a rustic appearance.
O muro do jardim foi feito de pedra de campo, dando-lhe uma aparência rústica.
Fieldstone is historically significant in both American and Brazilian construction, particularly in rural areas and colonial architecture. In the United States, fieldstone construction is associated with early American colonial homes and farmhouses, especially in New England and Pennsylvania. In Brazil, fieldstone (pedra de campo) remains important in regional architecture, particularly in Minas Gerais and rural areas. The term evokes traditional, handcrafted building methods and maintains strong cultural value in heritage preservation and rustic architectural design.
Related Idioms & Phrases
built on fieldstone foundations - solid, enduring base
fieldstone wall - rustic or traditional construction style
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