What Is A Cobble In Archaeology?

A cobble (sometimes a cobblestone) is a clast of rock defined on the Udden–Wentworth scale as having a particle size of 64–256 millimeters (2.5–10.1 in), larger than a pebble and smaller than a boulder. What are cobbles? Sometimes referred to as cobblestones or river rocks, cobbles are round and smooth Read more…

Where Are Cobblestone Streets In Nyc?

Once upon a time, nearly all of New York City’s streets were made of cobblestones and stone pavers. Concrete, asphalt and tarmac are now the dominate road surfaces, but there are still a few streets that contain cobblestones, particularly, Downtown, SoHo, the West Village, Dumbo and Redhook. Which streets in Read more…