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2nd layer of Throughbands
2nd layer of Throughbands and onto 3rd section of "Double"....
2nd layer of Throughbands and onto 3rd section of "Double"....
A musical welcome from the piper
We were greeted by a piper on our arrival. Restoration of the wall around the old Trien...
We were greeted by a piper on our arrival. Restoration of the wall around the old Trien...
Almost there - cope stones going on
Competitor at the Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultural Show 2000....
Competitor at the Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultural Show 2000....
An example of alternative use
An example of alternative use - situated in small public park at Tralee....
An example of alternative use - situated in small public park at Tralee....
April 1998 - Macdairmid Primary School
This project took the form of a raised bed within a walled, seated area. Seamus Campbell a...
This project took the form of a raised bed within a walled, seated area. Seamus Campbell a...
Bee Boles at Coniston Water
A group of bee boles at Coniston. These were used to protect the bee skeps from the weath...
A group of bee boles at Coniston. These were used to protect the bee skeps from the weath...
Boulder dyke, Scotland
Boulder dyke built by Jim McDowall & Dave Goulder....
Boulder dyke built by Jim McDowall & Dave Goulder....
Brave souls at old Trien Cemetery, Skye
A wet and bedraggled bunch sheltering from the hailstones and squalls at the end of the da...
A wet and bedraggled bunch sheltering from the hailstones and squalls at the end of the da...
Cairn at Golspie Pic 1
Cairn at Golspie...
Cairn at Golspie...
Cairn at Golspie Pic 2
Cairn at Golspie...
Cairn at Golspie...
Cazelles in Causse de Campestre - 30 Gard - France
From CAMIN FERRAT Association - le salze 30770 campestre et Luc...
From CAMIN FERRAT Association - le salze 30770 campestre et Luc...
Cemetery seat
Three intersecting walls built to encompass three circular seats at somewhere or other cem...
Three intersecting walls built to encompass three circular seats at somewhere or other cem...
Central Scotland branch on the "big" stuff
Reconstruction of the wall around the old Trien Cemetery at Carbost, Skye...
Reconstruction of the wall around the old Trien Cemetery at Carbost, Skye...
Charity Show House with Stone Moon Gate
The Show house is a project to raise money for charity. Every few years an organization o...
The Show house is a project to raise money for charity. Every few years an organization o...
Chatsworth
Site of the new project...
Site of the new project...
Chatsworth Picture 11
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 12
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 13
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 14
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 15
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 17
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 18
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 19
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 2
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 20
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 21
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 22
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 23
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 4
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 5
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 6
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 7
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 8
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Chatsworth Picture 9
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
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The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
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The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
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The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
The construction of a drystone Royal Cipher (EIIR) on a steep hillside above the River Der...
Cheekend at Rothley Crags - 1
thumb #429 Another shot of this cheekend can be seen in this photo. ...
thumb #429 Another shot of this cheekend can be seen in this photo. ...
Cheekend at Rothley Crags - 2
thumb #420 Another shot of the cheekend can be seen in this photo. ...
thumb #420 Another shot of the cheekend can be seen in this photo. ...
Cheekends and through bands in place
The new dry stone sheep fold is starting to come together as progress is steadily made....
The new dry stone sheep fold is starting to come together as progress is steadily made....
Chelsea Flower Show
Andrew Louden's 'Philosophical Garden' at the Chelsea Flower Show...
Andrew Louden's 'Philosophical Garden' at the Chelsea Flower Show...
Cheshire Branch do it differently!
Bernard Hannett shows the Very Rev David Shepherd and his wife the art of dry stone wallin...
Bernard Hannett shows the Very Rev David Shepherd and his wife the art of dry stone wallin...
Clap wall in Belsay, Northumberland
Hedge bank stone facing known as a "clap" wall because earth is clapped onto the courses w...
Hedge bank stone facing known as a "clap" wall because earth is clapped onto the courses w...
Close up of diamond plate fitting, flagstone wall
This diamond plate is probably an original fitting. Pithouse Lane, Norden 1996...
This diamond plate is probably an original fitting. Pithouse Lane, Norden 1996...
cobble and slate walling panel
Constructing one of the geological panels at Crooklands, using cobbles and slate - a style...
Constructing one of the geological panels at Crooklands, using cobbles and slate - a style...
Competition Boulder Dyke
Competition "Boulder Dyke" with "doubling" at the base known as a "Galloway" dyke....
Competition "Boulder Dyke" with "doubling" at the base known as a "Galloway" dyke....
Completed front section.
Work progresses on the wall around the old Trien Cemetery at Carbost....
Work progresses on the wall around the old Trien Cemetery at Carbost....
Construction of circular seat begins
Volunteers hard at work...
Volunteers hard at work...
Convicts trial walling under the Old Northern Road
A view of walling supporting Old Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry, NSW, Australia. This walli...
A view of walling supporting Old Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry, NSW, Australia. This walli...
Coping on curves
Section of wall built at The Manor, Temple Guiting,Gloucestershire...
Section of wall built at The Manor, Temple Guiting,Gloucestershire...
Corner Hollow by Dan Snow
Based in Dummerston, Vermont...
Based in Dummerston, Vermont...
Cotswold Mortar Coping at Windrush
Cotswold Mortar Coping at Windrush...
Cotswold Mortar Coping at Windrush...
Cutting the birthday cake.
A birthday celebration of the first 10 years of the Isle of Skye Branch of the DSWA...
A birthday celebration of the first 10 years of the Isle of Skye Branch of the DSWA...
David Wilson - Pinnacle Award Winner 1998
Imaginative traffic landscape sculptures designed and built by David Wilson (Artist) for W...
Imaginative traffic landscape sculptures designed and built by David Wilson (Artist) for W...
Demonstration by Richard Tufnell & Roger Lewis
Demonstration Wall at the Royal Highland Show...
Demonstration Wall at the Royal Highland Show...
Dion Williams - Winner Novice Singles
Sean Adcock won the Professional Singles at the Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultura...
Sean Adcock won the Professional Singles at the Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultura...
Discussion time - Cerrig Agricultural Show 2000
Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultural Show 2000....
Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultural Show 2000....
Don Eland's Garden Wall
Don Eland's Garden Wall...
Don Eland's Garden Wall...
Dorset dry stone wall
"Dorset free standing walls tend to have no batter"...
"Dorset free standing walls tend to have no batter"...
Driveway with dry stone wall border
Double seat at the entrance to a private residence....
Double seat at the entrance to a private residence....
Dry Stone Moon Gate
The moon gate was inspired by the moon gates in Bermuda. Large vertical circles of mortar...
The moon gate was inspired by the moon gates in Bermuda. Large vertical circles of mortar...
Dry Stone retaining wall around Helipad
Dry Stone retaining wall around Helipad in Leicestershire...
Dry Stone retaining wall around Helipad in Leicestershire...
Dry Stone Wall in Croatia
Taken on the road to Lubenice...
Taken on the road to Lubenice...
Dry Stone Wall in Croatia - 2
Taken on the road to Lubenice...
Taken on the road to Lubenice...
Dry Stone Wall in the Lake District - 2
Photo taken in the Lake District near Windermere...
Photo taken in the Lake District near Windermere...
Dry stone walls in County Cork
Most of the walls are constructed of very large stones....
Most of the walls are constructed of very large stones....
Dry Stone Walls in Rutland 1
I have a few dry stone walls on our farm in Rutland, although they are showing their age n...
I have a few dry stone walls on our farm in Rutland, although they are showing their age n...
Dry Stone Walls in Rutland 2
I have a few dry stone walls on our farm in Rutland, although they are showing their age n...
I have a few dry stone walls on our farm in Rutland, although they are showing their age n...
Drystone Wall Thurso, Caithness, Scotland 1
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Drystone Wall Thurso, Caithness, Scotland 10
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Drystone Wall Thurso, Caithness, Scotland 11
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Drystone Wall Thurso, Caithness, Scotland 12
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Drystone Wall Thurso, Caithness, Scotland 2
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Drystone Wall Thurso, Caithness, Scotland 3
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Drystone Wall Thurso, Caithness, Scotland 4
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Drystone Wall Thurso, Caithness, Scotland 5
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Drystone Wall Thurso, Caithness, Scotland 6
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Drystone Wall Thurso, Caithness, Scotland 7
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Drystone Wall Thurso, Caithness, Scotland 8
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Drystone Wall Thurso, Caithness, Scotland 9
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
Photos of phase one of a drystone walling project for Ormlie Community Association, Thurso...
DSWA Display and Tea Tent
Essentials for the weekend....
Essentials for the weekend....
DSWA Members from West, Central & S. E. Scotland
All gathered together at the Garden Scotland 2003 show....
All gathered together at the Garden Scotland 2003 show....
DSWA Training site walls
Developing the walls on the training site at Crooklands...
Developing the walls on the training site at Crooklands...
DSWA volunteers hard at work on Skye
Almost 50 people attended the event, representing all 5 Scottish branches, and including 4...
Almost 50 people attended the event, representing all 5 Scottish branches, and including 4...
Duchess of Devonshire being interviewed
Her Grace The Duchess of Devonshire being interviewed by local BBC news crew. Trevor Wrag...
Her Grace The Duchess of Devonshire being interviewed by local BBC news crew. Trevor Wrag...
Dumfries 1
Steps inset into dry stone wall....
Steps inset into dry stone wall....
Dumfries 2
Shows the tiered structure built using the walling....
Shows the tiered structure built using the walling....
Dunblane Memorial
Dunblane Memorial Garden...
Dunblane Memorial Garden...
Duntisbourne Rouse
Several varieties of lichen on limestone walls...
Several varieties of lichen on limestone walls...
Edinburgh Airport Interchange Picture 1
This work was carried out in 1992. It is a series of curved and undulating walls on two ro...
This work was carried out in 1992. It is a series of curved and undulating walls on two ro...
Edinburgh Airport Interchange Picture 2
This work was carried out in 1992. It is a series of curved and undulating walls on two ro...
This work was carried out in 1992. It is a series of curved and undulating walls on two ro...
Edinburgh Airport Interchange Picture 3
This work was carried out in 1992. It is a series of curved and undulating walls on two r...
This work was carried out in 1992. It is a series of curved and undulating walls on two r...
Edinburgh Airport Interchange Picture 4
This work was carried out in 1992. It is a series of curved and undulating walls on two ro...
This work was carried out in 1992. It is a series of curved and undulating walls on two ro...
Edinburgh Airport Interchange Picture 5
This work was carried out in 1992. It is a series of curved and undulating walls on two ro...
This work was carried out in 1992. It is a series of curved and undulating walls on two ro...
Excellent boundry marker stone
Another shot from the Ulster Folk museum....
Another shot from the Ulster Folk museum....
False Buttress with culvert, Great North Road
False Buttress with culvert Great North Road, Devines Hill, Wisemans Ferry, NSW, Australia...
False Buttress with culvert Great North Road, Devines Hill, Wisemans Ferry, NSW, Australia...
Fault - 1st course wider than foundation
It also has a running joint....
It also has a running joint....
Field stone pyramid by Dan Snow
Photo taken in Newfane, Vermont...
Photo taken in Newfane, Vermont...
Field walls in County Cork
There are a few walls visible and most of these have obviously been constructed from field...
There are a few walls visible and most of these have obviously been constructed from field...
Finished circular seat in Pentland Hills Park
This circular seat was the hard work of 30 volunteers from Central Scotland, South East Sc...
This circular seat was the hard work of 30 volunteers from Central Scotland, South East Sc...
Finishing touches to retaining wall
rebuilding of a wall at the rear of the Flotterstone Visitor Centre, Edinburgh - 12th June...
rebuilding of a wall at the rear of the Flotterstone Visitor Centre, Edinburgh - 12th June...
First deliveries of stone for the display panels
The stone and the proposed site for the panels...
The stone and the proposed site for the panels...
Flag wall in Cumbria
Flag Walls - Slate slabs set vertically and interlocked for stability...
Flag Walls - Slate slabs set vertically and interlocked for stability...
Flag wall in Cumbria - 2
Flag Walls - Slate slabs set vertically and interlocked for stability...
Flag Walls - Slate slabs set vertically and interlocked for stability...
Flag wall in Cumbria - 3
Flag Walls - Slate slabs set vertically and interlocked for stability...
Flag Walls - Slate slabs set vertically and interlocked for stability...
Flag-stone field boundary
A standard 'doubled' wall can be seen in the foreground....
A standard 'doubled' wall can be seen in the foreground....
Flagstone wall with bolts, diamond-shaped plates
Traditionally, in this area, the flagstones in a wall were held together by the insertion ...
Traditionally, in this area, the flagstones in a wall were held together by the insertion ...
Flagstones stacked in Bagden Quarry
In these old quarries, flagstones (usually second quality stone or off-cuts) were prepared...
In these old quarries, flagstones (usually second quality stone or off-cuts) were prepared...
Fountain, steps and retaing dry stone wall
Built by Wallhead Co. Kentucky, USA....
Built by Wallhead Co. Kentucky, USA....
French Bread Oven at North Lakes
French Bread Oven at North Lakes...
French Bread Oven at North Lakes...
Front, corner and side section complete
Reconstruction of the wall around the old Trien Cemetery at Carbost, Skye....
Reconstruction of the wall around the old Trien Cemetery at Carbost, Skye....
Fulbrook
An attractive step-over stile and the lichen would suggest it has been there for more than...
An attractive step-over stile and the lichen would suggest it has been there for more than...
Full Pinnacle Award 1994 - The Blackhouse
Constructed in 1993 at Scaristavore, Isle of Harris by Neil Rippingale (Master Craftsman) ...
Constructed in 1993 at Scaristavore, Isle of Harris by Neil Rippingale (Master Craftsman) ...
Full Pinnacle Award 1998 Traffic Island Sculptures
Imaginative landscape sculptures designed and built by David Wilson (Artist) for West Loth...
Imaginative landscape sculptures designed and built by David Wilson (Artist) for West Loth...
Full Pinnacle Award 1998 Traffic Island Sculptures
Imaginative landscape sculptures designed and built by David Wilson (Artist) for West Loth...
Imaginative landscape sculptures designed and built by David Wilson (Artist) for West Loth...
Full Pinnacle Award 2003 - Cumbria Sheep Folds
The Lord Lieutenant for Cumbria, Mr James Cropper, presented the engraved glass Pinnacle A...
The Lord Lieutenant for Cumbria, Mr James Cropper, presented the engraved glass Pinnacle A...
Full Pinnacle Award 2003 - Cumbria Sheep Folds - 2
The Lord Lieutenant for Cumbria, Mr James Cropper, presented the engraved glass Pinnacle A...
The Lord Lieutenant for Cumbria, Mr James Cropper, presented the engraved glass Pinnacle A...
Full Pinnacle Award 2006 - The awards
Jinny Blom, Ptolemy Dean, Steven Collins and Gilbert Stirling Lee with their awards....
Jinny Blom, Ptolemy Dean, Steven Collins and Gilbert Stirling Lee with their awards....
Gallarus Oratory - Dingle Peninsula
One of the best preserved early Christian buildings in Ireland. Completely built in unmort...
One of the best preserved early Christian buildings in Ireland. Completely built in unmort...
garden boundary wall 2
garden boundary wall ...
garden boundary wall ...
garden boundary wall 3
garden boundary wall 3...
garden boundary wall 3...
Garden entrance wall by Dan Snow
Photo taken in Marlboro, Vermont...
Photo taken in Marlboro, Vermont...
Garden Steps
Garden Steps at Newsome, Huddersfield...
Garden Steps at Newsome, Huddersfield...
Garden Steps 2
Garden Steps at Newsome, Huddersfield...
Garden Steps at Newsome, Huddersfield...
Garden wall and step, Kentucky USA
Built by Wallhead Co....
Built by Wallhead Co....
Garden wall, Kentucky, USA
Built by Wallhead Co....
Built by Wallhead Co....
Garden Walls at Kippford
Garden Walls at Kippford built by Garth Heinrich...
Garden Walls at Kippford built by Garth Heinrich...
Garden Walls in Sandstone at Dumfries
Garden Walls in Sandstone at Dumfries built by Garth Heinrich...
Garden Walls in Sandstone at Dumfries built by Garth Heinrich...
Garden Walls in Sandstone at Dumfries 2
Garden Walls in Sandstone at Dumfries built by Garth Heinrich...
Garden Walls in Sandstone at Dumfries built by Garth Heinrich...
Garden Walls in Sandstone at Dumfries 3
Garden Walls in Sandstone at Dumfries built by Garth Heinrich...
Garden Walls in Sandstone at Dumfries built by Garth Heinrich...
Geoff Duggan doing a training course
Taken at the Royal Botanic Gardens....
Taken at the Royal Botanic Gardens....
Gilbert Stirling Lee and his team of wallers
Some of the winners of the Full Pinnacle Award 14th September 2006...
Some of the winners of the Full Pinnacle Award 14th September 2006...
Grade 2 listed 18th century wall on Broad Lane
Alongside the south side of Broad Lane is an impressive length of 18th (or early 19th) cen...
Alongside the south side of Broad Lane is an impressive length of 18th (or early 19th) cen...
Grotto
Grotto at an Edinburgh Convent by Bruce Curtis...
Grotto at an Edinburgh Convent by Bruce Curtis...
Grotto with overhangs by Dan Snow
Taken in Walpole, New Hampshire...
Taken in Walpole, New Hampshire...
Group assembles in old Trien Cemetery at Carbost
The group of almost 50 people arrive at 9am....
The group of almost 50 people arrive at 9am....
Guiting Power
A traditional double wall just before placing the upright copes....
A traditional double wall just before placing the upright copes....
Guiting Power - 2
Rebuilding requires as much as 30% new stone. This shows the variety of colours in unweath...
Rebuilding requires as much as 30% new stone. This shows the variety of colours in unweath...
Hard at work on the demonstration wall
Taken at the Royal Welsh Show 1999....
Taken at the Royal Welsh Show 1999....
Haslingden flagstone
This Haslingden flagstone, also known locally as "lonky" would split naturally due to the ...
This Haslingden flagstone, also known locally as "lonky" would split naturally due to the ...
Hillside Seating
A hillside seating point - pebble mosaic by Maggie Howarth...
A hillside seating point - pebble mosaic by Maggie Howarth...
His majesty the Patron of the DSWA
HRH The Prince of Wales talking to members of the Dry Stone Walling Association at the Roy...
HRH The Prince of Wales talking to members of the Dry Stone Walling Association at the Roy...
Holiday Centre entrance Picture 1
Holiday Centre entrance at Crocketford, Dumfries. By Garth Heinrich & George McLachlan...
Holiday Centre entrance at Crocketford, Dumfries. By Garth Heinrich & George McLachlan...
Holiday Centre entrance Picture 2
Holiday Centre entrance at Crocketford, Dumfries by Garth Heinrich & George McLachlan...
Holiday Centre entrance at Crocketford, Dumfries by Garth Heinrich & George McLachlan...
Hon-Maru's Stone Wall and Hakucho-Bori, Japan
Photo taken near Tokyo...
Photo taken near Tokyo...
Hooray - finished at last. Ritcher's garden wall.
Rick is based in Springfield, Vermont....
Rick is based in Springfield, Vermont....
HRH Princess Anne at Royal Highland Show
HRH Princess Anne being presented with a miniature wall at the Royal Highland Show in 1994...
HRH Princess Anne being presented with a miniature wall at the Royal Highland Show in 1994...
impressions of Dry stone dykes/walls
The impressions of dry stone dykes/walls by the Primary 5 pupils at Park Primary School, S...
The impressions of dry stone dykes/walls by the Primary 5 pupils at Park Primary School, S...
Interesting retaining wall, Elan Valley, Wales
This picture shows an interesting use of stone in retaining walls....
This picture shows an interesting use of stone in retaining walls....
Interlocking flagstone wall in Hawkshead, Cumbria
In other districts, other ways of fixing the stones together were used. Around Hawkshead, ...
In other districts, other ways of fixing the stones together were used. Around Hawkshead, ...
Inukshuk trail markers at Garden Scotland 2005
Undoubtedly, the star attraction of our site was the invitation to the general public to c...
Undoubtedly, the star attraction of our site was the invitation to the general public to c...
Inukshuk trail markers constructed by the public
A special word of thanks goes to the volunteers on the Sunday evening who bagged 15 tons o...
A special word of thanks goes to the volunteers on the Sunday evening who bagged 15 tons o...
Irwell Sculpture Trail
Artist in Residence on The Irwell Sculpture Trail, Feb-July 1998 Sentinel, is a sculptu...
Artist in Residence on The Irwell Sculpture Trail, Feb-July 1998 Sentinel, is a sculptu...
January 1998 - Portree Primary School
A retaining wall on the boundary of the playground was built with an area above for plants...
A retaining wall on the boundary of the playground was built with an area above for plants...
Jubilee Project Chatsworth
DSWA members moving stone for the Royal Cypher project at Chatsworth...
DSWA members moving stone for the Royal Cypher project at Chatsworth...
July 1998 - Portree Resource Centre
Though not strictly a school project, this job fell within funding guidelines as a communi...
Though not strictly a school project, this job fell within funding guidelines as a communi...
Kilmahog Cycleway
Special features along part of the Kilmahog Cycleway, Stirlingshire...
Special features along part of the Kilmahog Cycleway, Stirlingshire...
Last cope in and all is sound
The final cope stone goes into place on Rick Ritcher's fruit and vegetable garden wall....
The final cope stone goes into place on Rick Ritcher's fruit and vegetable garden wall....
Lava wall at Onverdarnes
The Onverdarnes wall is interesting because it is very old and and in a very exposed coast...
The Onverdarnes wall is interesting because it is very old and and in a very exposed coast...
Laying the final cope stone
Her Grace laying the final cope stone with Trevor Wragg. His Grace, The Duke, is in the ba...
Her Grace laying the final cope stone with Trevor Wragg. His Grace, The Duke, is in the ba...
Limestone walls with signs of decay
Photo taken in Tansley Dale, Peak District...
Photo taken in Tansley Dale, Peak District...
Longborough
An unusual carved stone coping and similar coping can be seen at Bourton-on-the-Hill. M...
An unusual carved stone coping and similar coping can be seen at Bourton-on-the-Hill. M...
Lower Oddington
Mortar has been added to the original dry stone. Note also the ornate dressed limestone c...
Mortar has been added to the original dry stone. Note also the ornate dressed limestone c...
Manx stone and turf bank or hedge
Taken at the Ulster Folk Museum....
Taken at the Ulster Folk Museum....
More field walls in County Cork
Another example of a field wall...
Another example of a field wall...
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With added Yaks!...
With added Yaks!...
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New Galloway Dyke
The wall was built in 1996 between Edinburgh & Stirling....
The wall was built in 1996 between Edinburgh & Stirling....
October 1997 - Uig Primary School
A stone building was demolished in the school grounds and the stone was recycled into a re...
A stone building was demolished in the school grounds and the stone was recycled into a re...
Open Competition 1997, Novice Section
The Gappers....
The Gappers....
Ornamental flower arch at Garden Scotland 2005
This year, the demonstration relied on a variety of drystone features including the constr...
This year, the demonstration relied on a variety of drystone features including the constr...
Osaka Castle, Japan
Osaka Castle was built in the 16th century. Although it has been burnt down at least twice...
Osaka Castle was built in the 16th century. Although it has been burnt down at least twice...
Overhead view - Cerrig Agricultural Show 2000
Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultural Show 2000....
Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultural Show 2000....
Pattieshill Farm, end of day - 3
The result of some hard work by all involved....
The result of some hard work by all involved....
Pattieshill Farm, final teabreak!
After some pretty hard work by all involved...
After some pretty hard work by all involved...
Pattieshill Farm, the prepared site
With the site prepared, work was ready to get under way on the new Sheep Fold....
With the site prepared, work was ready to get under way on the new Sheep Fold....
Pentire Head, Cornwall
Note the batter which is slightly concave and similar to that found in Cornish hedges....
Note the batter which is slightly concave and similar to that found in Cornish hedges....
Phone a friend?
Competitor at the Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultural Show 2000....
Competitor at the Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultural Show 2000....
Pinnacle Award 1999 - Award Presentation
Presentation of the Awards to Lord MacLaurin (left) and Ian Kitson (right) by DSWA Preside...
Presentation of the Awards to Lord MacLaurin (left) and Ian Kitson (right) by DSWA Preside...
Pinnacle Award 1999 - Sunken Gardens at Longdene
The project included retaining walls, seats, steps and a waterfall feature....
The project included retaining walls, seats, steps and a waterfall feature....
Presentation of Pinnacle Award to Hugh Drysdale
Hugh Drysdale, who was unable to attend the award ceremony at the Natural Stone Show, is p...
Hugh Drysdale, who was unable to attend the award ceremony at the Natural Stone Show, is p...
Prince Charles meets DSWA President
Prince Charles meets DSWA President; Bryan Hough, Chairman; Richard Love and Award Co-ordi...
Prince Charles meets DSWA President; Bryan Hough, Chairman; Richard Love and Award Co-ordi...
Prince Charles presents Steven Collins award
On 14 September 2006 The Prince of Wales presented four awards at The Manor, Temple Guitin...
On 14 September 2006 The Prince of Wales presented four awards at The Manor, Temple Guitin...
Project at Auchenlosh Farm, Dalbeattie picture 1
Granite boulder (single) dyke with hedge laid in front. Work was done by Garth Heinrich an...
Granite boulder (single) dyke with hedge laid in front. Work was done by Garth Heinrich an...
Project at Auchenlosh Farm, Dalbeattie picture 2
Granite boulder (single) dyke with hedge laid in front. Work was done by Garth Heinrich an...
Granite boulder (single) dyke with hedge laid in front. Work was done by Garth Heinrich an...
Project at Auchenlosh Farm, Dalbeattie picture 3
Granite boulder (single) dyke with hedge laid in front. Work was done by Garth Heinrich an...
Granite boulder (single) dyke with hedge laid in front. Work was done by Garth Heinrich an...
Project at Auchenlosh Farm, Dalbeattie picture 4
Granite boulder (single) dyke with hedge laid in front. Work was done by Garth Heinrich an...
Granite boulder (single) dyke with hedge laid in front. Work was done by Garth Heinrich an...
Ratho Adventure Centre
On the Sunday, some of the group visited Ratho Adventure Centre to view work by Master Cra...
On the Sunday, some of the group visited Ratho Adventure Centre to view work by Master Cra...
Ratho Adventure Centre - 2
On the Sunday, some of the group visited Ratho Adventure Centre to view work by Master Cra...
On the Sunday, some of the group visited Ratho Adventure Centre to view work by Master Cra...
Ratho Adventure Centre - 3
On the Sunday, some of the group visited Ratho Adventure Centre to view work by Master Cra...
On the Sunday, some of the group visited Ratho Adventure Centre to view work by Master Cra...
Red sandstone panel
Work on sandstone panel at Crooklands...
Work on sandstone panel at Crooklands...
Relaying wall foundations
In rebuilding the waller has decided to re-lay the foundations...
In rebuilding the waller has decided to re-lay the foundations...
Repaired Wall in Boulders
Repaired Wall in Boulders...
Repaired Wall in Boulders...
Repairs to slipway in Wester Ross
Repairs to slipway in Wester Ross...
Repairs to slipway in Wester Ross...
Restoration of Duke Lake, Oldham
The Pinnacle Award winning project midway through completion. The outstanding dry ston...
The Pinnacle Award winning project midway through completion. The outstanding dry ston...
Restoration of retaining wall - stripping down
This is Section 2 of the wall....
This is Section 2 of the wall....
Restoration of wall on new college campus
Dry wall abutted to a mortared post. I did not build the post. This was a wall restoratio...
Dry wall abutted to a mortared post. I did not build the post. This was a wall restoratio...
Retaining wall and steps in the Sunken Garden
Sunken Gardens at Longdene, Full Pinnacle Award Winner 1999. The project included retainin...
Sunken Gardens at Longdene, Full Pinnacle Award Winner 1999. The project included retainin...
Retaining wall for Advanced Test by Andrew Pighill
Also, Intermediate Test stints by Chuck Eblacker and Chris Tanguay...
Also, Intermediate Test stints by Chuck Eblacker and Chris Tanguay...
Retaining wall in Uttar Pradesh, Northern India
Hill road retaining wall, Uttar Pradesh, Northern India. Granite ashlar block. 1:4 batt...
Hill road retaining wall, Uttar Pradesh, Northern India. Granite ashlar block. 1:4 batt...
Retaining Walls in Aviemore
Retaining Walls in Aviemore...
Retaining Walls in Aviemore...
Retaining Walls in Aviemore
An example of public amenity work....
An example of public amenity work....
Rippled flagstones lining Shawclough Road
Some extremely long lengths of wall still survive, even along busy roads. This wall has su...
Some extremely long lengths of wall still survive, even along busy roads. This wall has su...
Sand and gravel containers - Pinnacle winner 1995
Constructed as part of an innovative project, along with undulating and curved walls repre...
Constructed as part of an innovative project, along with undulating and curved walls repre...
Scaffolding?
A view down the competition wall at the Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultural Show 2...
A view down the competition wall at the Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultural Show 2...
Scottish Branch Charity Weekend - Stone and Soil
The preparations for the foundations of the new sheep fold. Stone and a lot of soil....
The preparations for the foundations of the new sheep fold. Stone and a lot of soil....
Scottish Volunteers working on circular seat
Volunteers work on the new dry stone wall circular seat at Pentland Hills National Park, E...
Volunteers work on the new dry stone wall circular seat at Pentland Hills National Park, E...
Sean Adcock - Winner Professional Singles
Sean Adcock won the Professional Singles at the Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultura...
Sean Adcock won the Professional Singles at the Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultura...
Sean Adcock, Competition Professional Prize Winner
Sean Adcock was the Professional prize winner of the South East Scotland Grand Prix / Open...
Sean Adcock was the Professional prize winner of the South East Scotland Grand Prix / Open...
Seating area in Alloway Cemetery
This project was for a little feature seating area in Alloway Cemetery. Completed in Janua...
This project was for a little feature seating area in Alloway Cemetery. Completed in Janua...
seating in Alloway Cemetery
This project was for a little feature seating area in Alloway Cemetery. Completed in Janua...
This project was for a little feature seating area in Alloway Cemetery. Completed in Janua...
Shoreline retaining walls on Elk Lake, Owen County
These walls have saved several feet of real estate in many cases. We have 14 miles of shor...
These walls have saved several feet of real estate in many cases. We have 14 miles of shor...
Shoreline retaining walls on Elk Lake, Owen County
In the winter months, when the residential jobs slow down, I build these shoreline retaini...
In the winter months, when the residential jobs slow down, I build these shoreline retaini...
Single boulder wall entrance
Taken near Mourne, Northern Ireland....
Taken near Mourne, Northern Ireland....
Single noulder field walling in Northern Ireland
The Mountains of Mourne can be seen in the distance....
The Mountains of Mourne can be seen in the distance....
Sion Evans - Winner Amateur Singles
Sion Evans won the Amateur Singles at the Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultural Show...
Sion Evans won the Amateur Singles at the Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultural Show...
Site from Golden Gate Road
Site from Golden Gate Road, Chatsworth...
Site from Golden Gate Road, Chatsworth...
Skye DSWA branch enjoying the ceilidh
10th birthday celebrations...
10th birthday celebrations...
SMILE! Volunteers gather around the completed seat
30 volunteers from Central Scotland, South East Scotland and South West Scotland branches ...
30 volunteers from Central Scotland, South East Scotland and South West Scotland branches ...
South East Scotland Grand Prix 1997
Held at Oatridge Agricultural College near Edinburgh....
Held at Oatridge Agricultural College near Edinburgh....
Splitting Flagrock
Flagrock was easy to split with wedges. The use of unprotected fingers was not recommended...
Flagrock was easy to split with wedges. The use of unprotected fingers was not recommended...
standard construction dry stone wall
A standard construction dry stone wall, at a private residence....
A standard construction dry stone wall, at a private residence....
Stanley Hill - Section 1, tools down
Lunch time during the restoration of the retaining wall at the base of Stanley Hill, Dunke...
Lunch time during the restoration of the retaining wall at the base of Stanley Hill, Dunke...
Steps and retaining dry stone wall
Part of the Full Pinnacle Award Winner of 1999, the Sunken Gardens at Longdene....
Part of the Full Pinnacle Award Winner of 1999, the Sunken Gardens at Longdene....
Steps at Bilbury
Steps at Bilbury, Oxfordshire...
Steps at Bilbury, Oxfordshire...
Stone gatehouse, Japan
This gatehouse is built on the original dry stone wall. No one knows how these huge stones...
This gatehouse is built on the original dry stone wall. No one knows how these huge stones...
Stone memorial, Japan
This memorial is a modern example of dry stone walling....
This memorial is a modern example of dry stone walling....
Stone on site
Stone on site and footings dug ready for building - 18/19 May...
Stone on site and footings dug ready for building - 18/19 May...
Stony Bob at Garden Scotland 2005
Denfind Quarry, which kindly donated the stone used in the project, also provided a drysto...
Denfind Quarry, which kindly donated the stone used in the project, also provided a drysto...
Stow-in-the-Wold
A mortared arch within the dry stone wall...
A mortared arch within the dry stone wall...
Suilven 1
On a recent climbing trip on Suilven (Grid NC215125 north of Ullapool, Highland) I was sur...
On a recent climbing trip on Suilven (Grid NC215125 north of Ullapool, Highland) I was sur...
Suilven 2
On a recent climbing trip on Suilven (Grid NC215125 north of Ullapool, Highland) I was sur...
On a recent climbing trip on Suilven (Grid NC215125 north of Ullapool, Highland) I was sur...
Suilven 3
On a recent climbing trip on Suilven (Grid NC215125 north of Ullapool, Highland) I was sur...
On a recent climbing trip on Suilven (Grid NC215125 north of Ullapool, Highland) I was sur...
Suilven 4
On a recent climbing trip on Suilven (Grid NC215125 north of Ullapool, Highland) I was sur...
On a recent climbing trip on Suilven (Grid NC215125 north of Ullapool, Highland) I was sur...
Sunken Gardens at Longdene - Plan
The project included retaining walls, seats, steps and a waterfall feature....
The project included retaining walls, seats, steps and a waterfall feature....
Sunken Gardens at Longdene - Steps and wall
The project included retaining walls, seats, steps and a waterfall feature. The Award has ...
The project included retaining walls, seats, steps and a waterfall feature. The Award has ...
Sunken Gardens at Longdene - Steps and wall
The project included retaining walls, seats, steps and a waterfall feature. The Award has ...
The project included retaining walls, seats, steps and a waterfall feature. The Award has ...
Taking a break at the demonstration wall
The wallers take a well earned rest...
The wallers take a well earned rest...
Talisker Distillery, Skye.
Talisker Distillery where we enjoyed a dram and a buffet - as well as a tour and a tasting...
Talisker Distillery where we enjoyed a dram and a buffet - as well as a tour and a tasting...
Test Examiners at work at Brattleboro, Vermont USA
Dan Snow, Michael Weitzner & Dave Goulder at a DSWA Craftsman Certification Scheme....
Dan Snow, Michael Weitzner & Dave Goulder at a DSWA Craftsman Certification Scheme....
The completed cipher
The completed cipher. (Actually there is still some work to do on a leg of the 'R' as pro...
The completed cipher. (Actually there is still some work to do on a leg of the 'R' as pro...
The completed Yorkshire wall
The completed Yorkshire wall at an English National Competition....
The completed Yorkshire wall at an English National Competition....
The Crown completed
With the working demonstration and large static marquee exhibit sited only yards from the ...
With the working demonstration and large static marquee exhibit sited only yards from the ...
The finished wall
thumb #363 You can see the project at a much earlier stage in this photo. This is the wall...
thumb #363 You can see the project at a much earlier stage in this photo. This is the wall...
The function room for the ceilidh, Skye
After a hard day's work on the cemetery wall at old Trien Cemetery, we retired here for th...
After a hard day's work on the cemetery wall at old Trien Cemetery, we retired here for th...
The Pinnacle Award Winner 2001
The finished project....
The finished project....
The sunken gardens at Longdene
Winner of the Full Pinnacle Award 1999....
Winner of the Full Pinnacle Award 1999....
The work begins
The first foundation stones being laid for the geological ribbon at Crooklands...
The first foundation stones being laid for the geological ribbon at Crooklands...
Thomas James Bridge, Wisemans Ferry, Australia
A view of Thomas James Bridge, Wisemans Ferry, NSW, Australia, this bridge was built in 18...
A view of Thomas James Bridge, Wisemans Ferry, NSW, Australia, this bridge was built in 18...
Thomas James Bridge, Wisemans Ferry, Australia - 2
A view of Thomas James Bridge, Wisemans Ferry, NSW, Australia, this bridge was built in 18...
A view of Thomas James Bridge, Wisemans Ferry, NSW, Australia, this bridge was built in 18...
Time for a rest
Taking a breather at the Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultural Show 2000....
Taking a breather at the Open Competition at the Cerrig Agricultural Show 2000....
Trevor at completion
A happy Project Co-ordinator at the end of a difficult weekend's work....
A happy Project Co-ordinator at the end of a difficult weekend's work....
Trevor Wrag, Royal Horticultural Society Show 2004
Trevor Wragg with help from Gordon & Jason Wilton....
Trevor Wragg with help from Gordon & Jason Wilton....
Trevor Wragg being interviewed
Trevor Wragg, Project Co-ordinator, being interviewed by Midlands Today news crew....
Trevor Wragg, Project Co-ordinator, being interviewed by Midlands Today news crew....
Uniform and upright line of rippled flagstones
A uniform and upright line of rippled flagstones makes an attractive and prized garden wal...
A uniform and upright line of rippled flagstones makes an attractive and prized garden wal...
Unique Napoleonic walls around Worth Matravers
"These walls are unique to the area around Worth Matravers they are said to be "Napoleonic...
"These walls are unique to the area around Worth Matravers they are said to be "Napoleonic...
Unusual corner feature
A picturesque style waterfall...
A picturesque style waterfall...
Volunteers take a rest on the new seat
34 volunteers from Central Scotland, South East Scotland, South West Scotland and West of ...
34 volunteers from Central Scotland, South East Scotland, South West Scotland and West of ...
Wall around a natural spring
Wall at Lexington, Kentucky built around a natural spring by Wallhead Co. This should prov...
Wall at Lexington, Kentucky built around a natural spring by Wallhead Co. This should prov...
Wall at Lexington, Kentucky
Built by Wallhead Co. Kentucky limestone and thearch, with corbelled back, is in sandstone...
Built by Wallhead Co. Kentucky limestone and thearch, with corbelled back, is in sandstone...
Wall at Ulster Folk Museum
Small wall with small stone - held up for a short time by posts at both ends..!!...
Small wall with small stone - held up for a short time by posts at both ends..!!...
Wall in exmoor
Walls on Mendip have no copes and no throughs!...
Walls on Mendip have no copes and no throughs!...
Wallers at the Royal Welsh Show 1999
Manning the demonstration wall...
Manning the demonstration wall...
Walling supporting the Old North Road, Australia
A view of walling supporting Old Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry, NSW, Australia. This walli...
A view of walling supporting Old Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry, NSW, Australia. This walli...
Waterfall wall, Dummerston, Vermont, USA
thumb #331 The front of the waterfall wall show in picture 331....
thumb #331 The front of the waterfall wall show in picture 331....
Wave Wall - Pinnacle Award Winner 1995
Constructed as part of an innovative project for Dr Charles Jencks at Portrack House near ...
Constructed as part of an innovative project for Dr Charles Jencks at Portrack House near ...
Welcome and Health and Safety talk
As part of the joint Scottish branches charity weekend - 12/13th June 2004. This event too...
As part of the joint Scottish branches charity weekend - 12/13th June 2004. This event too...
Well cared for wall in Bentmeadows
It cannot be denied that a well cared-for wall, standing proud and erect with renewed bolt...
It cannot be denied that a well cared-for wall, standing proud and erect with renewed bolt...
Well earned break
The essential lunch break for some of the volunteers who worked on the walling panels at C...
The essential lunch break for some of the volunteers who worked on the walling panels at C...
West Yorkshire Branch hold an 'experience' day
West Yorkshire Branch hold an 'experience' day for schoolchildren aged 7/8 years. Around 3...
West Yorkshire Branch hold an 'experience' day for schoolchildren aged 7/8 years. Around 3...
Windrush
Some would argue that this fine dressed Cotswold Wall is not really drystone walling...
Some would argue that this fine dressed Cotswold Wall is not really drystone walling...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria Pic 1
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria Pic 1
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria Pic 2
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria Pic 3
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria Pic 4
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria ...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria ...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria Pic 5
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria Pic 6
A new wall building material? or new Health & Safety requirements?...
A new wall building material? or new Health & Safety requirements?...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria Pic 7
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria Pic 8
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria...
Winter scene in Garsdale, Cumbria...
Work at the Nature Park complete
thumb #459 You can see the wall while they were still repairing it in this picture. ...
thumb #459 You can see the wall while they were still repairing it in this picture. ...
Work underway at Craig Cerrig Gleisiad
Craig Cerrig Gleisiad Nature Reserve...
Craig Cerrig Gleisiad Nature Reserve...