Additional information
| Weight | 40 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 53.3 × 53.3 × 7.6 cm |
OPENING HOURS Monday to Thursday 08:00-17:00| Friday 08:00-16:30| Saturday 10:00-16:00| Sunday CLOSED Top Bar
4 Way Yorkstone Pier Cap 21″
£100.00 Excl. VAT
Reclaimed 4 Way Yorkstone Pier Cap with Finial Recess
This reclaimed 4 way Yorkstone pier cap offers both practicality and visual impact. The marks of age bring authenticity and character, creating an immediate sense of history in any installation. Positioned on a gate pier, it protects and decorates in equal measure. Alternatively, it works as a garden feature, perhaps forming the centrepiece of a floral display.
Dimensions- L21″ x W21″ x H3″ (L53.3cm x W53.3cm x H7.6cm)
Please note, due to the nature of production, the age of the items and process of reclamation, there are likely to be defects and wear marks.
Read our T’s & C’s here
Read our Delivery Info here
1 in stock
Description
Reclaimed 4 Way Yorkstone Pier Cap with Finial Recess 21″ x 21″ x 3″
This reclaimed 4 way Yorkstone pier cap offers both practicality and historic character, making it a valuable addition to architectural or garden projects. Pier caps have been used for centuries to protect brick and stone gate piers from weather damage. They act as both functional and decorative features, preventing water ingress while adding visual emphasis to entrances or boundary walls. The 4 way design refers to the sloping surfaces that fall in four directions from a central apex, shedding rainwater efficiently and protecting the pier beneath.
This particular reclaimed 4 way Yorkstone pier cap measures 21 inches square and 3 ½ inches high at the apex, weighing around 55kg. Age and use are clear in the surface discolouration, worn edges, and natural growth of lichen across the stone. The apex shows signs of damage where a finial once stood, though fitting a replacement finial will cover this area. One corner carries heavier damage, yet moss growth suggests it is historic rather than recent. With some refurbishment, the pier cap will be ready for reuse in architectural or landscape settings.
Durability and Character
Yorkstone, quarried mainly in Yorkshire, is a hard-wearing sandstone prized for its natural variation and long-lasting quality. Builders have relied on it for centuries, using it in paving, steps, walling, and architectural features like pier caps. Its ability to withstand weather, alongside its distinctive tones, ensures continued popularity in both traditional and modern applications.
As a reclaimed 4 way Yorkstone pier cap, this piece offers more than durability. The marks of age bring authenticity and character, creating an immediate sense of history in any installation. Positioned on a gate pier, it protects and decorates in equal measure. Alternatively, it works as a garden feature, perhaps forming the centrepiece of a floral display. Choosing reclaimed architectural stone like this reclaimed 4 way Yorkstone pier cap supports sustainability by reusing historic materials. Each reclaimed 4 way Yorkstone pier cap represents heritage, resilience, and character, making it an investment in both practicality and style.
Position on a wall of reclaimed bricks to create a coherent look.
