We were set a recent challenge by Paul, from Four Oaks Reclamation, to make a couple of saddle stones.  They have high end reclaimation items that can be used, as is now the fashion, for decorative outside ornamental features; but they cannot obtain saddle stones!  So they asked us to make a pair to try out in their yard and see if there is a demand for them.

Originally, these were used as feet/legs for grain stores; which were small enclosures raised off the ground to help prevent rodents eating the grain.  They had a leg and overall, looked like a mushroom.  We were asked to make the ‘tops’ or the saddle part.

Our private customer decided to go for wall coping stones using a concrete based product, but when it came to topping off the brick piers they came to us.

They wanted a simple square design to fit in with the square coping style, so asked for a Stanton Moor Sandstone pier cap for each pier.

They make a striking pair and set off the entrance with an sturdy clean finish.