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DADrystone walling. An age old skill which hasn’t changed much in hundreds of years. But a crucial one to have for farming in the Yorkshire Dales.
There are said to be 5000 miles of drystone walls in the Yorkshire Dales alone, a dominant and iconic feature crisscrossing the landscape. Our farm contributes to 13 miles, which date back hundreds of years to the late 1700s and early 1800s. Although we have some examples of historic walling which dates back even further than that.
Maintaining drystone walls is an essential skill to keep our stock from straying and a well built wall can last hundreds of years with little maintenance. While fencing is a popular alternative to traditional dry stone walls in terms of cost and speed of erection. The cost of drystone walls can be offset against the sturdiness and long + low maintenance lifetimes.
As well as keeping the stock in, the walls provide shelter for both livestock and wild animals. Providing a microclimate for flora and fauna to thrive.
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