First time on the road since 1965

[Tony Griffiths]

I live in an area that has thousands of these walls. Well built - with a wider base than top - they can last up to a hundred or more years. There are many professional wallers who charge a number of pounds per yard - but it's a slow, methodical process. Some "social" schemes are also in operation, based on training and fun weekends where you can learn the skill - and then get a job standing the freezing, horizontal rain and wind putting things to rights.
Some walls, banking up ground to give a level can be very tall, wide and expensive - as I know only too well... As sheep can jump over these walls, it's also necessary to put up a post fence with wire on top. More expence.