It was listed by Repton Co. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Repton Co has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
A pair of Staddle Stones with excellent colour and weathering.
Instantly recognisable and often erroneously called mushroom stones , Staddle stones have been used for centuries as the raised footings for granaries and tithe barns in order to prevent both damp and rats and mice raiding the stores. Generally found in the southern counties, Staddles can be found in a number of mediums, most commonly bathstone, sandstone and granite, they will vary region by region and will these days be seen gracing rural driveways and gardens.
H 80cm
W top 52cm
W Base 35cm
Price is for one staddle stone
Repton Co has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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