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Dry stone walling

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Dry stone walls – why build and look after them

We have lost more than 5,000 miles of dry stone walls in England and Wales since 1947, mainly due to neglect after damage by livestock, dogs and walkers dislodging capping stones, and vibration damage from heavy vehicles. Walls are important habitats, offering food, shelter and nesting sites to a wide range of species. It is […]

Filed Under: Dry stone walling, Why

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How to build or repair a dry stone wall

Learn the art of dry stone walling… Building with dry stone is one of the earliest skills developed by humans. Dry stone walls are durable because they contain no mortar, but are held together by the weight of stone, and by the skill of the builder who selected and fitted the stones together. Dry stone walling […]

Filed Under: Dry stone walling, How To

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