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Countrystride #82: Dry-stone walling
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60 minutes
Released:
Jun 10, 2022
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...in which we wander the wildlife-friendly meadows of Strickley farm, Old Hutton, with geologist and waller Arthur Robinson to learn about the history, heritage and practice of dry-stone walling. After a brief overview of the landscape's geology – which gifts Kendal walls a unique array of stones – we look back over the long history of walling and hedging in Cumbria, from the creation of early fields to the frenetic Victorian era of Enclosure. We explore the techniques that ensure a wall stands for centuries and consider different walling patterns around the county and country. We learn the economic importance of the not-so-humble hedgerow and ask why farmers might opt for hedging over walls. Finally, we quiz Arthur on the early-morning satisfaction he gets from placing 'one over two, and two over one'...
You can find out more about nature-friendly Strickley at www.strickley.co.uk
You can find out more about nature-friendly Strickley at www.strickley.co.uk
Released:
Jun 10, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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