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| Weight | 100 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 81 × 50 × 16 cm |
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Shallow Gritstone Sink (Reclaimed) 32″W
£90.00 Excl. VAT
Shallow Gritstone Sink (Reclaimed) 32″W
Used for centuries, gritstone stone sinks offer durability and natural strength. Despite the heavy weathering of this sink, due to decades in the elements, the base is still sturdy enough for use in greenhouses or as part of a unique water feature. With some refurbishment, it could once again be used as a sink.
Dimensions- L32″ x W20″ x D6″ (L81cm x W50cm x H16cm)
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.
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Description
Shallow Gritstone Sink (Reclaimed) 32″W
Used for centuries, gritstone stone sinks offer durability and natural strength. They were once hand carved from local stone and often served in farmhouses, dairies and workshops. Today, reclaimed examples bring both history and authenticity to modern spaces. This shallow gritstone sink represents that heritage, carrying the marks of long use and many decades outdoors.
Gritstone is a coarse sandstone, quarried mainly in northern England, particularly in Derbyshire and Yorkshire. Its dense and hard composition makes it well suited to heavy-duty applications, including troughs, sinks and building work. Resistant to weather and wear, gritstone has always been a practical material where water is involved. This shallow gritstone sink once served its purpose well, though the years have left it with character and age.
Heavily weathered, this sink has significant damage around one corner. Additionally, cracks appear on the rim close to the drainage hole. These imperfections mean it no longer functions effectively as a sink, yet they do not lessen its value. Instead, the shallow gritstone sink offers new possibilities. This sink is easily repurposed as a potting table in a greenhouse, or set into a garden as part of a water feature.
Environmental discolouration, surface patination and a spread of lichen all speak to this shallow Gritstone sink’s long exposure outdoors. These features bring authenticity and depth, ensuring the piece integrates naturally into rustic or wild garden settings. Reclaimed stone items like this carry stories within their surface, making them far more than functional objects.
Unique Benefits
There are also clear environmental benefits to choosing reclaimed materials. By reusing existing stone, you reduce demand for new quarrying and preserve valuable resources. In addition, each reclaimed piece is unique, offering individuality that new products cannot replicate. This shallow gritstone sink embodies both sustainability and character, making it a desirable addition to any garden or greenhouse.
With its history, texture and natural patination, the shallow gritstone sink represents a genuine piece of heritage. While no longer suited to its original role, it provides opportunity for creative reuse that celebrates its age and enduring material strength.
Watling Reclamation carries a wide range of stone sinks found here.
