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18th/ 19th Century Cornish Granite Staddle Stone
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18th/ 19th Century Cornish Granite Staddle Stone

18th century
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Approx Overall Height = 65 cm

Approx Diameter = 42 cm

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Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Cornish Granite Staddle Stone to the 18th Century.

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SA1237386
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GT-246
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Description
Dimensions

Approx Overall Height = 65 cm

Approx Diameter = 42 cm

Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Cornish Granite Staddle Stone to the 18th Century.

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SA1237386
Dealers Internal Ref
GT-246
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

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A hand-hewn grey Cornish granite staddle stone with a tapered base and rounded cap resting on a flat surface.
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Archive I A hand-hewn grey Cornish granite staddle stone with a tapered base and rounded cap resting on a flat surface.

18th/ 19th Century Cornish Granite Staddle Stone

Archive II A hand-hewn grey Cornish granite staddle stone with a tapered base and rounded cap resting on a flat surface. View II
Archive III A hand-hewn grey Cornish granite staddle stone with a tapered base and rounded cap resting on a flat surface. View III
Archive IV A hand-hewn grey Cornish granite staddle stone with a tapered base and rounded cap resting on a flat surface. View IV
Archive V A hand-hewn grey Cornish granite staddle stone with a tapered base and rounded cap resting on a flat surface. View V
Archive VI A hand-hewn grey Cornish granite staddle stone with a tapered base and rounded cap resting on a flat surface. View VI
Archive VII A hand-hewn grey Cornish granite staddle stone with a tapered base and rounded cap resting on a flat surface. View VII
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Browns Antiques and Reclamation
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Aller Cross Garage
Barnstaple Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3RD
United Kingdom
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A hand-hewn grey Cornish granite staddle stone with a tapered base and rounded cap resting on a flat surface.
18th/ 19th century Cornish Granite Staddle Stone
Ref: SA1237386
A hand-hewn grey Cornish granite staddle stone with a tapered base and rounded cap resting on a flat surface.
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  • ObjectGarden Antiques
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRustic Vernacular
  • MaterialGranite, Natural Stone
  • ColourWeathered Grey
  • MotifsMushroom cap shape, Tapered base stem, Hand-hewn texture, Granite construction

This 18th century Cornish granite staddle stone embodies the rustic vernacular style of its period. The piece consists of natural stone in a weathered grey colour, fashioned with a hand-hewn texture, a mushroom cap shape, and a tapered base stem. The surfaces show visible pits and uneven weathering typical of outdoor historical artefacts. The overall height measures 65 cm and the diameter measures 42 cm. Originally utilised to elevate granaries and protect grain from dampness and rodents, today this garden antique serves as a decorative focal point for exterior grounds, patios, and garden landscapes. It functions well as a standalone ornamental sculpture or as an architectural feature within traditional farmhouses and rural properties, bringing authentic historical character to outdoor spaces. Placed on lawns, terraces, or garden borders, the sculpture integrates naturally into pastoral settings while providing a tangible link to agricultural history.

FAQs

Staddle stones were originally used as architectural bases to elevate wooden granaries and hayricks off the ground, preventing vermin from accessing stored grain and protecting timber from ground dampness.

They were typically hand-carved from locally sourced natural stones, such as regional granite, sandstone, or limestone, and consisted of a tapered base stem topped with a wide cap.

Authentic antique examples exhibit hand-chiselled tool marks, natural weathering, uneven wear, and organic lichen or moss growth rather than uniform machine-moulded concrete surfaces.

In modern landscaping, staddle stones are frequently used as sculptural garden focal points, driveway border markers, structural accents in flower beds, or flanking entrance pathways.

Natural granite requires minimal maintenance; routine care involves allowing natural patina to develop while occasionally removing excess organic debris using a soft bristle brush and clear water without harsh chemical cleaners.
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