Pulhamite

Pulhamite was a patented anthropic rock 'material' invented by James Pulham (1820-98) of the firm James Pulham and Son of Broxbourne.

Pulhamite, which usually looked like gritty sandstone, was used to join natural rocks together or crafted to simulate natural stone features. The recipe went to the grave with him.

A detail of the Sydenham Hill Wood folly, possibly built by the firm of James Pulham and Son, showing the artificial weathering and brick core.

See also

• Cast stone
• Folly
• List of garden features

External links

• The Pulham Legacy
• Durability Guaranteed - Pulhamite Rockwork pdf file on the English Heritage website.
• The Story of Pulhamite Rockwork