| York Minster Stoneyard | |
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 The stoneyard in 2015 | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Minster Yard |
| Town or city | York |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 53°57′43″N1°04′52″W / 53.962004°N 1.081054°W |
| Construction started | 11th century |
York Minster Stoneyard is the stonemasons dedicated to the upkeep of the stonework of York Minster in York, England. [1] Established in the 11th century, around 400 years before the current cathedral was completed, [2] it has been located in Minster Yard, adjacent to the minster's southeastern corner, since 1913. [3] [4] It formerly stood on the site of today's Purey-Cust Lodge, adjacent to Dean's Park, on the minster's northwestern side. [3]
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A permanent stoneyard was recommended in the late 18th century by architect John Carr, who had found various parts of the minster in need of repair. [3]
York Minster is one of nine cathedrals in England to possess a permanent masons' workshop. [3] A team of around sixteen stonemasons works at the stoneyard today, ranging from first-year apprentices to the Master Mason. [4] Lead stonemason Lee Godfrey has worked at the minster since 1990. [4]
In addition to York Minster, the masons maintain other buildings under the control of the Dean and Chapter of York. [5]
