The flagstones were then cleaned and repaired, and other pieces, including roof tiles and structural stones that had fallen, were collected and arranged so that the area was safe for both the stones and visitors and that it would be simpler to work with the stones in the future if they needed to be moved.
He said the team opted to take the sandstone pedestal, which is said to have formerly supported a statue, and place it back in its original position after replacing the sandstone floor.
To safeguard the pedestal and stop things or trash from falling into the openings in the pedestal, a piece of glass was put over it.
