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Antique Yorkstone Monolith 6 1/2 Foot High
£340.00 Excl. VAT
Antique Yorkstone Monolith
This impressive reclaimed antique Yorkstone monolith stands approximately six and a half feet tall and commands attention in any landscape. Its shape brings intrigue and mystery, and suggests the massive stone pillar requires a large open space in which to create a suitable focal point. Alternatively, laid on its side and perched on low supports, it makes for a solid garden seat.
Approximate dimensions- L18″ x W6″ x H78″ ( L46cm x W15cm x H204cm)
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Please note, due to the nature of production, the age of the items and process of reclamation, there are likely to be imperfections and wear marks.
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Description
Antique Yorkstone Monolith
This impressive reclaimed antique Yorkstone monolith stands approximately six and a half feet tall and commands attention in any landscape. Its scale, weathering, and mystery make it a striking architectural feature with many potential uses. Whether displayed upright or repurposed creatively, this antique Yorkstone monolith offers both presence and durability.
Yorkstone refers to a type of sandstone quarried traditionally in Yorkshire. Builders have valued this stone for centuries because it combines strength with excellent weather resistance. Its dense structure allows it to withstand heavy loads, frost, and constant outdoor exposure. For this reason, Yorkstone appears widely in paving, architectural details, and large structural pieces.
Because Yorkstone forms in thick natural beds, masons can shape substantial blocks without losing strength. This characteristic makes it particularly suitable for pillars, gateposts, lintels, and monolith style features. Consequently, an antique Yorkstone monolith provides the structural integrity needed for tall stone elements exposed to the elements.
This particular antique Yorkstone monolith also includes a shaped section at the top. The shaped detail may once have acted as a locating pin for a lintel or another architectural component. Therefore, the stone almost certainly served a structural purpose before becoming a standalone feature. However, without markings or records, the original role of this antique Yorkstone monolith remains an intriguing mystery.
Weathered and Iconic
As a reclaimed architectural element, the stone clearly shows the passage of time. Patches of moss and lichen appear across parts of the surface. In addition, environmental discolouration and edge wear contribute to its authentic aged appearance. Small chips and softened corners also reflect decades of outdoor exposure.
In a large garden, this antique Yorkstone monolith could create a dramatic focal point. For example, it might form the centrepiece of a large sundial installation. Alternatively, engraving could transform it into a distinctive entrance marker for a country property or estate.
Placed horizontally on discreet supports, this Yorkstone monolith could also become a substantial garden seat. Furthermore, adding suitable fittings would allow it to function as a durable gatepost. Reclaimed architectural stone offers lasting value, reduces demand for new quarrying, and preserves historic craftsmanship.
