The Geology of Historic Stones: Secrets Beneath the Surface with Morgan

In this episode of The Stone Table Podcast, host Rebecca Innes and guest Morgan delve into the intersection of geology and stone lifting, exploring the formation, assessment, and preservation of historic stones. It also covers the process of assessing stone safety and the impact of geology on stone lifting history. The conversation delves into the geological formation of stones, discussing the conditions of the Earth during the formation of rocks and the unique characteristics of various types of stones. It also explores the importance of stone conservation and safety, highlighting the need for careful assessment and preservation of historic and modern stones. The conversation delves into the impact of climate change on stone lifting, the significance of home gyms and stone collections, the prevalence of glacial erratics in traditional lifting cultures.TakeawaysGeology and Stone LiftingAssessing Stone Safety Geological FormationStone Conservation Respect for the stonesUnderstanding the geological and historical significance of lifting stonesChapters00:00 Geology and Stone Lifting06:33 Assessing Stone Safety40:57 Geological Formation of Stones47:26 Stone Conservation and Safety01:15:02 The Impact of Climate Change on Stone Lifting01:26:07 Glacial Erratics and Traditional Lifting Cultures01:34:26 The Dinnie Stones and Stone Safety01:40:26 Geological Insights and Stone Licking