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Letter: More good reasons for the rise of square buildings

Published 19 March 2025

From Bryn Glover, Kirkby Malzeard, North Yorkshire, UK

I have two further possible explanations for the rise of ancient buildings with corners. I would have thought that it would be easier to construct a waterproof roof over a rectilinear structure than over a round one. Also, what about the ease of adding extensions to structures(8 March, p 14)?

Issue no. 3535 published 22 March 2025

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