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Hand Dressed Yorkstone Step showing signs of hand dressing along front edge and sides 1 AST-0042
Hand Dressed Yorkstone Step with diagonal chisel marks and worked surface 4 AST-0042
Hand Dressed Yorkstone Step showing signs of hand dressing along front edge and sides 1 AST-0042
Hand Dressed Yorkstone Step with diagonal chisel marks and worked surface 4 AST-0042

Hand Dressed Yorkstone Step 3ft L x 5″ H x 19″ D

Product Code: AST-0042

£150.00 Excl. VAT

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Hand Dressed Yorkstone Step

Use this reclaimed, hand dressed Yorkstone step to enhance your property with a piece of architectural history. This impressive step provides durability and character, offering adaptability for use in both architectural and landscaping projects. Primarily a step, it suits use as a garden platform for planters, or an entranceway marker when used upright and carved with a house name.

Dimensions- 3ft L x 5″ H x 19″ W (92cm L x 12.7cm H x 48.2cm W)

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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Weight 60 kg
Dimensions 92 × 48.2 × 12.7 cm

Description

Hand Dressed Yorkstone Step 3ft L x 5″ H x 19″ D

Authentic Reclaimed Hand Dressed Yorkstone Step

Enhance your property with this magnificent piece of British architectural history. This hand dressed Yorkstone step offers incredible durability and unique character.

Essential Dimensions

The substantial stone slab measures exactly 3 feet long. Furthermore, it measures 19 inches wide and 5 inches high. It weighs approximately 60 kilograms.

The Heritage of Yorkstone

Yorkstone is a premium variety of sandstone mined exclusively from Yorkshire quarries since medieval times. Because it resists frost and heavy wear, it remains a highly popular material for traditional architectural details. Consequently, this hand dressed Yorkstone step brings structural longevity and natural beauty to any setting.

Visual Signs of Hand Dressed Steps

Masons shaped this specific piece by hand using traditional chisels. Therefore, you can spot several unique markings on the stone:

  • Chisel Marks: Light, uneven ridges running across the surface edges.

  • Pitched Edges: Distinctly hand-struck, rustic borders rather than laser-straight factory cuts.

  • Texture Variations: A beautifully undulating surface that catches natural light beautifully.

Weathered Character and Charm

Now well weathered, this hand dressed Yorkstone step shows wonderful signs of its long history. For instance, the stone features softly worn edges and minor environmental discolouration. Additionally, you will notice irregular shaping at the rear from its original installation.

Importantly, this age-worn appearance only adds to the visual appeal of the piece. As a result, the stone becomes highly attractive for a wide range of creative uses.

Creative Landscape Roles For A Hand Dressed Step

Instead of serving as a standard threshold, this hand dressed Yorkstone step can adapt to a multitude of creative roles.

Garden Features

First, this piece brings instant visual impact to gardens when repurposed as part of a low stone table. Alternatively, you can use it as a robust display platform for curiosities and plant pots.

Entranceway and Boundary Markers

Furthermore, you can bury it partway, stand it upright, and carve it with a house name to create an impressive entranceway marker. Similarly, standing upright in a wider landscape, it works perfectly as a rugged waymarker.

Why Choose Reclaimed Architectural Features?

Opting for reclaimed features significantly reduces carbon emissions compared to quarrying new stone. Additionally, choosing this reclaimed hand dressed stone step guarantees your project receives genuine historical patina that modern replicas cannot match.

This versatile slab will attract significant interest from landscapers and builders alike. Contact our yard today to secure this piece.

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