Looking for some sources! - matthew.law - 3rd March 2009
I'm doing a spot of research into mollusc shells, and one thing is frustrating me, so I thought there has to be a BAJRite or two who can give me some pointers.
I *know* that oyster shell has been used as a construction material in the past, and not just for making lime or mortar, but the shell itself used as a structural element, e.g. a packing shim; but I can't for the life of me find a printed reference to this going on.
If, by any chance, anybody reading this has encountered such a thing (perhaps in a building survey) and knows that it has gone into writing (grey lit. report or publication), please please please let me know!
Matt
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