The limestone used to build the 3rd century structure is being eroded by the elements and suffers particularly from frost-thaw - when water enters the stone then freezes and melts.

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High-volume pumps have been set up in North Yorkshire as water levels rise after the rapid thaw of snow and further rainfall.

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Six thousand homes across Northern Ireland are still without running water after pipes burst in the recent thaw.

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Mary Dhonau, from Worcester, who is a director of the association, said it would mean there would be less surface water on roads and pavements after a thaw.

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