Winchester, Angus

Dry Stone Walls: History and Heritage

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ISBN 13:
9781445651484
author:
Winchester, Angus
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Amberley Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
23.4 x 16.8 x 0.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£14.08

Description

Dry stone walls are an integral part of Britain's upland landscapes. Dating these structures can be challenging, but this book provides insight into their history and significance. The construction of dry stone walls dates back to medieval times, with the standard form emerging during Tudor periods. However, it was in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries that a significant era of wall-building took place, particularly in regional variations such as 'Galloway dykes' in south-west Scotland and 'consumption' walls in mid-Wales. This book explores dry stone walls not only as part of Britain's cultural heritage but also as historical evidence of past farming practices and local community history. The walls themselves contain valuable information about their builders, owners, and the landscape features they once preserved.

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