Sentence examples for its stones from inspiring English sources

Over the years, it had been abused — its stones painted a Hollywood peach, for instance — and then left to rot.

For centuries the local lords and bishops were responsible for its upkeep in exchange for the right to levy tolls on travellers using it to cross the river, although some of its stones were looted and serious damage was inflicted on it in the 17th century.

Over the centuries many sections of the wall have suffered damage caused by roads traversing it and by the plunder of its stones to build nearby houses and other structures.

Stung by accusations that the diamond trade has supported war against governments in Africa, De Beers, the giant of the industry, said today that it would give written guarantees that its stones do not come from rebel groups in the continent.

She has never been there: her only physical encounter with it was in Windsor, where a number of its stones were transplanted from their arid home during the 19th century and resurrected as a folly in the lush surrounds of Virginia Water.

Cannibalised for its stones after an earthquake in the 13th century, it wasn't rescued as a venue for entertainment until the end of the 19th century.

Not only can the jewel wake the basilisk during an eclipse, it can also return it to its stone slumber under the same conditions.

Its stone hearth made it inviting.

Unlike the famous sword, poetry can be pulled from its stone by anyone -- which is why it cuts so deeply.

It is flanked on either side by busy roads, but its stone sphinxes and giant modern sculptures are delightful.

Lauzerte is the most picture perfect, with its stone streets, but Montaigu-de-Quercy and Montcuq rival it.