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Georgian Style Stone Pier Caps
£1,400.00 Excl. VAT
This pair of impressive Georgian style stone pier caps have a square base of 17½” x 17½” that tapers to 25″ (635mm) x 25″ (635mm) with an overall height of 17″ (430mm). They would be suitable for a pier of max width 16″ (405mm).
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Georgian Style Stone Pier Caps
These Georgian style stone pier caps provide a commanding finish to entrance pillars and boundary walls. Pier caps first became popular in Britain during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Builders used them to crown gate piers, protect masonry and signal status. Over time, they became defining features of grand estates and townhouses.
The primary purpose of pier caps is practical as well as decorative. They shed rainwater away from the pier below, reducing water penetration and frost damage. Consequently, they extend the life of the supporting structure. In addition, they create a strong visual stop at the top of a pillar.
Natural stone remains the most common material for pier caps. Stone withstands harsh weather, resists impact and ages gracefully over decades. Moreover, it can be finely shaped and carved to suit classical proportions. For this reason, Georgian style stone pier caps continue to complement both period and traditional properties.
This impressive pair of Georgian style stone pier caps features a square base of 17½ by 17½ inches. The caps taper outward to 25 by 25 inches, with an overall height of 17 inches. They suit piers or pillars with a maximum width of 16 inches. Their generous scale creates strong visual impact at a grand entranceway.
Space For Names
The outward facing side provides space to carve a house or family name. As a result, visitors gain clear direction and a favourable first impression. These Georgian style stone pier caps are reclaimed and display signs of previous use. Minor edge wear, small chips and surface discolouration appear across the stone.
However, this weathering adds depth and authenticity that new products cannot reproduce. Reclaimed walling materials such as these stone pier caps also offer environmental benefits. By reusing existing stone, you reduce demand for fresh quarrying and lower embodied carbon. Furthermore, reclaimed pieces carry historic character that enhances established settings.
Georgian style pier caps therefore combine durability, heritage and sustainability in one substantial architectural feature.
17½” long x 17½” wide x 17″ high
