After some time tracking down and talking with the landowner, Barry
& I started work. The walls enclose the Quaker burial ground - the
arch of the entrance doorway is inscribed 1682 so we believe the walls
to be of this vintage. As hopefully can be seen from the photos the
walls have an unusual construction - c. 20 ins wide with vertical sides
and large flat heavy capstones. Placing these at the end of task will be
an interesting challenge. The wall stones are also large and heavy
which gives rise to much lateral laying and little fill. Indeed at times
it is difficult not to wall the other side out as we go up. It is a
pleasure to work and the views across the dale are wonderful.
Another
week should hopefully see this done. The farmer identified another gap
near to this one that could do with repair - perhaps we could do that as
well.
The state of the wall before work inside and out.
After a cleanup (outside)
An unusually straight wall
One course added
At the end of the day - From the outside
At the end of the day - From the inside.
Paul M.
No. Wallers: 2
Grid Ref: SE 18763 60604.
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