Large stone placed at ground level underneath a main post. In external walls, padstones are used in regions where stone is scarce, as an alternative to a continuous plinth.
Alternative(s): Stylobate
see Interrupted sill
A) Reversed assembly B) Normal assembly C) Posthole construction
a) Anchor beam b) Interrupted sill c) Padstone d) Flying tiebeam e) Mud and stud f) Stave