Drystone Walls Collection

UK, England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park, Tarn Hows, Dry stone wall

Dry stone walls made of schist at Alcanices. Zamora, Spain

Plains of Troy (engraving)
1589970 Plains of Troy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plains of Troy. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 March 1878)

Going to Market, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving)
3481265 Going to Market, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Cliffs, Shanklin, IOW, pub. c. 1890 - 1900 (chromolithograph)
2962424 Cliffs, Shanklin, IOW, pub. c.1890 - 1900 (chromolithograph) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

barns, calver, community, countryside, dale, drystone walls, farm, farmland, fell, fells
Village of Healaugh underneath Calver fell in Swaledale

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Sunset over Ribblesdale from Goat Scar Lane

View from River Swale towards Gunnerside village in Swaledale, England
looking accross River Swale towards Gunnerside village in Swaledale

Traditional meadows in Swaledale in early summer, covered in buttercups and wildflowers, Muker, Nort
Traditional meadows in swaledale in early summer, covered in buttercups and wildflowers, Muker, North Yorkshire, UK

Dales barn in newly harvested meadow, looking up Crackpot Ghyll on the River Swale, England
Dales Barn in newly harvested meadow, looking up Crackpot Ghyll on the River Swale

A narrow path, enclosed by old stone walls, leads through vineyards of the Douro Valley above Pinhao which are set on terraced hillsides above the Douro River

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Discover the Timeless Beauty of Drystone Walls: From Spain to England, these ancient structures stand as testaments to human ingenuity and craftsmanship. The schist walls in Alcanices, Zamora, Spain showcase the artistry of drystone construction. In the Plains of Troy engraving, we glimpse a historical landscape adorned with sturdy drystone walls. Going back even further in time, A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals depicts animals traversing these remarkable barriers on their way to market in 1924. Transport yourself to Shanklin, Isle of Wight with a chromolithograph capturing stunning cliffs accentuated by drystone walls from c. 1890-1900. In the heartland of Cumbria's Lake District lies Keswick, where Castlerigg Fell serves as a majestic backdrop for drystone walls that have stood the test of time. Journey into Derbyshire's Peak District National Park and immerse yourself in the picturesque River Manifold Valley near Ilam - an enchanting scene framed by resilient drystone walls. The view from Swaledale captures Gunnerside village nestled amidst rolling hills and protected by steadfast drystone walls - a sight that epitomizes rural charm in England. Whether it be for practical purposes or aesthetic appeal, these enduring structures continue to captivate our imagination and remind us of our connection to both nature and history.