YORKSHIRE SNOW... in WHARFEDALE
So I was standing on the South side of the Dale, the sun behind me shining on the other side. The light was superb, the air crisp and cool.
I love the lose or Dry stone walls, so typical in the North-Yorkshire Dales.
Dry stone walls are commonly used as field boundaries in the highlands, such as the Yorkshire Dales.
In the lowland regions of England hedges are the most common traditional boundary.
The roots of drystone walling as a method of enclosing fields lie at least as far back as the Iron Age.They are called 'dry' because no cement is used in them. Stones used are made of either Sandstone , Gritstone or Limestone.
Often windy on the heights, so no blowing over, the wind whistles through them!
The very strong stone walls are often two hundred years old, some older. Most stone walls were built between 1750 and 1850.
They not only prevent stock from getting in or out of a field but also provide shelter.
Dry stone walls do not require the maintenance of a hedge or fence, and take no nutrients from the soil.
They are a feature in every season, yet Winter is even more special.
I love chaud/froid in these...
Thanx, M, (*_*)
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YORKSHIRE SNOW... in WHARFEDALE
So I was standing on the South side of the Dale, the sun behind me shining on the other side. The light was superb, the air crisp and cool.
I love the lose or Dry stone walls, so typical in the North-Yorkshire Dales.
Dry stone walls are commonly used as field boundaries in the highlands, such as the Yorkshire Dales.
In the lowland regions of England hedges are the most common traditional boundary.
The roots of drystone walling as a method of enclosing fields lie at least as far back as the Iron Age.They are called 'dry' because no cement is used in them. Stones used are made of either Sandstone , Gritstone or Limestone.
Often windy on the heights, so no blowing over, the wind whistles through them!
The very strong stone walls are often two hundred years old, some older. Most stone walls were built between 1750 and 1850.
They not only prevent stock from getting in or out of a field but also provide shelter.
Dry stone walls do not require the maintenance of a hedge or fence, and take no nutrients from the soil.
They are a feature in every season, yet Winter is even more special.
I love chaud/froid in these...
Thanx, M, (*_*)
For more of my other work or if you want to PURCHASE (ONLY PLACE TO BUY!), VIEW THE NEW PORTFOLIOS AND LATEST NEWS: www.indigo2photography.co.uk/magda-portfolio.htm
Please do not use this image on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved