👉 A bargestone is a type of stone that has been used as a decorative element in ancient Roman and medieval architecture. The term "bargestone" was first coined by French archaeologist Jean-Baptiste Léonard de Bouillon in 1820, but it had not yet become widely known until the late 19th century. Bargestones were used to decorate the exterior of buildings and walls with decorative stones. They could be made from various materials such as