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Cobblestone

For other uses, see Cobblestone (disambiguation).
"Cobbled" and "cobbles" redirect here. For the profession of cobbler, see shoemaking. For the concept of "cobbling together", see bricolage.

Cobblestones on a road surface in Imola, Italy.
Sett-paving, such as this surface in Fulham, south-west London, is commonly also often referred to as "cobblestones".

Cobblestone is a natural building material based on cobble-sized stones, and is used for pavement roads, streets, and buildings. Setts, also called Belgian blocks, are often referred to as "cobbles",[1] although a sett is distinct from a cobblestone by being quarried and shaped into a regular form, while cobblestones are naturally occurring forms less uniform in size.

It has been used across various cultures for millennia, particularly in Europe, and became especially prominent during the medieval and early modern periods. Today, cobblestone streets are often associated with historic preservation and are used in many cities to maintain the historical character of certain neighborhoods.

  1. ^ "cobble". Oxford English Dictionary (Online ed.). Oxford University Press. (Subscription or participating institution membership required.)

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