Historical Myths and Anomalies Associated with Coade Stone

Here, the historical myths and legends associated with Coade stone, Eleanor Coade, and her eponymous artificial stone are discussed which have been perpetuated incorrectly or accounts been misinterpreted in texts and articles hitherto. These include the secrecy of the recipe, its unknown composition, Eleanor Coade’s patent, the precise location of her manufactory, the role of her mother (also Eleanor Coade), the constancy of the composition of Coade stone, exaggerated claims of its survivability in harsh environments and the proper identification of genuine Coade stone artefacts are examined.