The Wall Of Flint
Shot taken for Saturday Self Challenge 05/07/2025 --
All Over .
First idea was to take a shot of the greenhouse covered in ivy , but could not get a good angle on that .Then , I knew what would work so I went back to where I grew up and the nearby parish church has loads of flint walling around the boundary as well as in the structure of the church as well . Here though is a small section of flint wall in what we all knew as The Lane - it is a road but unmade hence the name . I used to park my first car next to the wall although further up The Lane - as can be seen in the first comment box ( this would most likely have been 1973 ) . Please click on the shot to read more about those days !!
Flint has been used as a building material in the UK for thousands of years, particularly in regions where it is naturally abundant, such as East Anglia, Kent, Sussex, and parts of the Midlands.
Prehistoric & Roman Use – Flint was first used in prehistoric structures, such as Neolithic long barrows and defensive walls. The Romans also incorporated flint into their buildings, often combining it with brick or stone for strength.
Medieval Period (11th–16th centuries) – Flint became widely used in medieval churches, castles, and walls, particularly in southern England. Knapped (squared) flint was often combined with limestone or sandstone for decorative effects, as seen in Norfolk and Suffolk churches. The technique of flushwork (flint set in contrast with smooth stone) became especially popular in East Anglia.
17th–19th centuries During this period, flint remained a common material for rural cottages, barns, and boundary walls. It was often combined with brick or timber frames to create aesthetically pleasing and durable structures.
Victorian Era & Beyond – The Victorians revived flint building in Gothic Revival architecture, using it for churches, civic buildings, and railway stations.
Today, flint remains a popular material in conservation projects and modern homes looking to maintain traditional aesthetics.
Flintwork is also used in the repair of historic buildings, especially churches. This often involves reusing old flints, or visiting a pit to select the required flints.
Of note , I have already said the other side of this wall is the churchyard / graveyard and the ground level is some 4 to 5 feet higher than The Lane - not to worry you but one of those flints over on the left ( see the note box to find it ) does rather look like some spectral pareidolia !!!
A couple of " Stone " tracks for your ears ----
youtu.be/plKjZlzj9gU?feature=shared
youtu.be/Y2iTm4ahDDA?feature=shared
The Wall Of Flint
Shot taken for Saturday Self Challenge 05/07/2025 --
All Over .
First idea was to take a shot of the greenhouse covered in ivy , but could not get a good angle on that .Then , I knew what would work so I went back to where I grew up and the nearby parish church has loads of flint walling around the boundary as well as in the structure of the church as well . Here though is a small section of flint wall in what we all knew as The Lane - it is a road but unmade hence the name . I used to park my first car next to the wall although further up The Lane - as can be seen in the first comment box ( this would most likely have been 1973 ) . Please click on the shot to read more about those days !!
Flint has been used as a building material in the UK for thousands of years, particularly in regions where it is naturally abundant, such as East Anglia, Kent, Sussex, and parts of the Midlands.
Prehistoric & Roman Use – Flint was first used in prehistoric structures, such as Neolithic long barrows and defensive walls. The Romans also incorporated flint into their buildings, often combining it with brick or stone for strength.
Medieval Period (11th–16th centuries) – Flint became widely used in medieval churches, castles, and walls, particularly in southern England. Knapped (squared) flint was often combined with limestone or sandstone for decorative effects, as seen in Norfolk and Suffolk churches. The technique of flushwork (flint set in contrast with smooth stone) became especially popular in East Anglia.
17th–19th centuries During this period, flint remained a common material for rural cottages, barns, and boundary walls. It was often combined with brick or timber frames to create aesthetically pleasing and durable structures.
Victorian Era & Beyond – The Victorians revived flint building in Gothic Revival architecture, using it for churches, civic buildings, and railway stations.
Today, flint remains a popular material in conservation projects and modern homes looking to maintain traditional aesthetics.
Flintwork is also used in the repair of historic buildings, especially churches. This often involves reusing old flints, or visiting a pit to select the required flints.
Of note , I have already said the other side of this wall is the churchyard / graveyard and the ground level is some 4 to 5 feet higher than The Lane - not to worry you but one of those flints over on the left ( see the note box to find it ) does rather look like some spectral pareidolia !!!
A couple of " Stone " tracks for your ears ----
youtu.be/plKjZlzj9gU?feature=shared
youtu.be/Y2iTm4ahDDA?feature=shared