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Why are they called Staddle stones?
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Staddle stones are called Staddle stones because of their original purpose. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the stones served as supports or foundations for structures in English gardens. The name comes from the Old English word "stathol," which means base. Find a range of Staddle stones on 1stDibs.
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English 19th Century Carved Staddle Stone
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th-century English carved staddle stone. Also called “mushroom stones,” these architectural elements were used as raised foundations for structures like granaries and hay stores...
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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Pedestals and Columns
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Large English Steddle or Staddle Stone for the Garden
Located in Austin, TX
A steddle or staddle stone from the West Country of England from the late 1700s, featuring a conical-shaped base mounted with a mushroom-shaped cap of quarried stone.
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Antique 18th Century English Rustic Garden Ornaments
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Large English Steddle or Staddle Stone for the Garden
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic steddle or staddle stone from the West Country of England from the late 1700s, featuring a four-sided pyramid-shaped base mounted with a mushroom-shaped cap of quarried ...
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Antique 18th Century English Rustic Garden Ornaments
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Series of 4 English stadle stones early 19th century. Limestone H75 cm
Located in Forest, BE
English Staddle Stones — a piece of rural history
Originally used to raise traditional English granaries, hayricks and storage buildings above the ground, these distinctive stone sup...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Classical Greek Pedestals and Columns
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Limestone
Pair of Large Antique Red Sandstone Monolith Staddlestone Garden Stones
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A handsome pair of large antique red sandstone monolith pillar staddle stone garden stones, dating to the 19th century and having survived over 200 years of use.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Garden Ornaments
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Sandstone
