It also advises that a stone frontage facing onto Langtongate should be retained if at all possible.

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Nonetheless some grand stone buildings from Bourke's heyday, once facing demolition, are having a renaissance.

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Professor Stone is currently working on a book addressing the ethical challenges facing archaeologist working with militaries.

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