Ashlar masonry is best described as which of the following?

• A. Rough-cut stone walls.
• B. Finely cut stone construction.
• C. Brick-and-millstone method.
• D. Timber frame with infill.

Answer: (B)

Ashlar masonry means finely dressed stone blocks cut to uniform shapes and sizes, laid in orderly, horizontal courses with precise, thin joints. This creates a smooth, refined exterior and a highly regular appearance, distinguishing it from walls built with irregular, rough-cut stones. It’s a stone-only technique and isn’t about brick-and-millstone construction or a timber-frame with infill, which rely on different materials and methods. So the description that identifies finely cut stone construction best captures what ashlar masonry is.