noun
- Plural of fieldstone; stones found naturally in fields, typically used in construction for walls, foundations, or decorative purposes.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Common in rural and historical construction
Examples
- The old farmhouse was built with fieldstones gathered from the surrounding property.
- Fieldstones were stacked to create a sturdy boundary wall between the two properties.
- The garden path was lined with smooth fieldstones collected over many years.
- Colonial settlers often used fieldstones as the foundation for their homes.
- The mason carefully selected fieldstones of similar size for the retaining wall.
- Fieldstones give the rustic cottage an authentic, weathered appearance.