Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
A small photographic study in black and white of the numerous Coade Stone Sculptures dotted around the Croome Court country estate in Worcestershire, UK
Coade stone or Lithodipyra or Lithodipra was stoneware that was often described as an artificial stone in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It was used for moulding neoclassical statues, architectural decorations and garden ornaments that both were of the highest quality and remain virtually weatherproof today.
Although not invented by Eleanor Code 1733-1821 she likely perfected both the clay recipe and the firing process, producing a most durable and convincing stoneware.
Eleanor Code was a pioneer and businesswoman: She was best known for manufacturing Neoclassical statues, architectural decorations and garden ornaments, and was arguably the most successful businesswoman of the 18th century.
This short video focuses on the following Coade stone sculptures as the primary interest.
Druid on Pedestal: 03:12
Druids also play a prominent role in Irish Folklore, generally serving lords and kings as high ranking priest-counselors with the gift of prophecy and other assorted mystical abilities
Face in Dry Arch: 04:14
Perhaps a representation of the Green Man?
Pan Greek God: 04:40
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Pan is the god of the wild, shepherds and flocks, nature of mountain wilds, rustic music and impromptus, and companion of the nymphs. He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat, in the same manner as a faun or satyr.
Sphinx: 05:44
A mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion. In Greek tradition, it has the head of a human, the haunches of a lion, and sometimes the wings of a bird. It is mythicised as treacherous and merciless.
Camera Used
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Pentax K1
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 Lens
Filming
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Canon M50 + 15-45mm Kit Lens
Mavic Air
More interesting Worcestershire landscape images here
goo.gl/nvvzn6
Any questions please do get in touch and I'll be more than happy to assist. I'm very active on social media, you can connect with me on the following platforms...
Flickr: flickr.com/photos/geoff-moore
Twitter: twitter.com/GeoffMoore
Instagram: instagram.com/geoffmoore
Facebook: facebook.com/geoffmoorephotography
Comments, suggestions always welcome.
Music
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Invocation & Tomorrow
http://www.scottbuckley.com.au
Resources
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nationaltrust.org.uk/features/what-is-coade-stone
A small photographic study in black and white of the numerous Coade Stone Sculptures dotted around the Croome Court country estate in Worcestershire, UK
Coade stone or Lithodipyra or Lithodipra was stoneware that was often described as an artificial stone in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It was used for moulding neoclassical statues, architectural decorations and garden ornaments that both were of the highest quality and remain virtually weatherproof today.
Although not invented by Eleanor Code 1733-1821 she likely perfected both the clay recipe and the firing process, producing a most durable and convincing stoneware.
Eleanor Code was a pioneer and businesswoman: She was best known for manufacturing Neoclassical statues, architectural decorations and garden ornaments, and was arguably the most successful businesswoman of the 18th century.
This short video focuses on the following Coade stone sculptures as the primary interest.
Druid on Pedestal: 03:12
Druids also play a prominent role in Irish Folklore, generally serving lords and kings as high ranking priest-counselors with the gift of prophecy and other assorted mystical abilities
Face in Dry Arch: 04:14
Perhaps a representation of the Green Man?
Pan Greek God: 04:40
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Pan is the god of the wild, shepherds and flocks, nature of mountain wilds, rustic music and impromptus, and companion of the nymphs. He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat, in the same manner as a faun or satyr.
Sphinx: 05:44
A mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion. In Greek tradition, it has the head of a human, the haunches of a lion, and sometimes the wings of a bird. It is mythicised as treacherous and merciless.
Camera Used
----------------------
Pentax K1
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 Lens
Filming
---------------------
Canon M50 + 15-45mm Kit Lens
Mavic Air
More interesting Worcestershire landscape images here
goo.gl/nvvzn6
Any questions please do get in touch and I'll be more than happy to assist. I'm very active on social media, you can connect with me on the following platforms...
Flickr: flickr.com/photos/geoff-moore
Twitter: twitter.com/GeoffMoore
Instagram: instagram.com/geoffmoore
Facebook: facebook.com/geoffmoorephotography
Comments, suggestions always welcome.
Music
----------
Invocation & Tomorrow
http://www.scottbuckley.com.au
Resources
--------
nationaltrust.org.uk/features/what-is-coade-stone
