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Wall heads

The wall head is a specially constructed pillar which acts like a huge bookend to strengthen the wall faces and protect the centre, which would otherwise weather away and collapse. Heads should be built at the start and finish of every distinct section of wall, including: Where gates and other openings are taken through the...

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