Additional information
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Reclaimed Stone Gully Channels- 2 Batches
Price range: £700.00 through £900.00 Excl. VAT
Reclaimed Stone Gully Channels
Introduce historical character to your garden project with these authentic reclaimed stone gully channels. Originally, these channels redirected rainwater from the roofs of churches, stately homes, and prominent government buildings. Today, they function perfectly as part of a large water feature, or provide efficient irrigation channels to areas of garden where water access is limited.
Dimensions:
Batch A- W12” x D6” x various lengths- 8.8 linear metres
Batch B- W10” x D5” x various lengths- 11.3 linear metres
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
Reclaimed Stone Gully Channels: Antique Architectural Drainage Features
Introduce historical character to your garden project with these authentic reclaimed stone gully channels. Originally, these channels redirected rainwater from the roofs of churches, stately homes, and prominent government buildings. They guided water around parapets to historic gargoyles or traditional cast-iron hoppers.
Available Batches and Dimensions
We offer these rare architectural items in two separate, distinct batches to suit your specific design needs.
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Batch A: These larger sections measure 12 inches wide by 6 inches deep.
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Batch B: These slightly narrower pieces measure 10 inches wide by 5 inches deep. Outward faces painted green.
Both individual batches contain sections of varying lengths. Consequently, you can create a highly natural, beautifully staggered layout within your garden space.
Decades of exposure to the British elements give these reclaimed stone gully channels an incredibly authentic weathered appearance. Specifically, natural surface discolouration, patches of wild lichen, and heavily worn edges characterises each unique section. Batch B also features peeling green paint on outer faces. These features allow the antique stone to blend effortlessly into established traditional gardens. Alternatively, they bring a distinct heritage look to contemporary outdoor spaces.
Furthermore, these versatile reclaimed stone gully channels suit several modern landscape applications. For example, they function perfectly as channels within a large backyard water feature. In addition, they also provide efficient irrigation channels to areas of your garden where access to water remains limited.
Important Delivery Note: These combined stone batches weigh approximately 350kg. Therefore, you must carefully consider final location and placement choices before booking your delivery.
The Benefits of Reclaimed Architectural Features
Choosing authentic reclaimed stone gully channels provides numerous structural and aesthetic advantages for your landscape design over modern concrete alternatives:
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Historic Provenance: These stone sections carry a rich history from important British public buildings and historic churches.
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Eco-Friendly Sourcing: Reusing architectural materials lowers your carbon footprint by reducing modern energy-intensive quarrying.
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Instant Ageing: These salvaged elements add immediate character, ensuring your garden design does not look artificial.
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Incredible Longevity: Having survived centuries of harsh weather, this natural stone resists intense frost exceptionally well.
Preparation and Care
Because these are genuine antique salvages, they require a small amount of basic preparation before installation. Indeed, you will find old mortar remnants on some edges. Fortunately, you can remove this old debris quickly using a standard brick hammer. However, once clean, these unique reclaimed stone gully channels will provide a durable and fascinating feature for a lifetime.
