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St Michael's Church, Begbroke, North Oxfordshire6 Jul 2013
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The churchyard wall at lunchtime, with walnut tree

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The back wall of the churchyard

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Taking a well earned rest

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The front wall of the churchyard conserved for future generations

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Cockchafer (or May bug, Melolontha melolontha) eating the walnut tree

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Levelling off the top of the wall

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Trowelling a lime mortar capping to the wall

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End of the day

St Michael's Church, Begbroke, North Oxfordshire7 Apr 2013
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OCV's task today is to restore this heap of stone to its former glory as a dry-stone wall

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First job is to get rid of encroaching brambles

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Next the stones are laid out by size - already things are looking more organised!

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The wall takes shape

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What a transformation - the wall will soon be an effective barrier once more

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Another bit of wall gets the same treatment

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Some nice big stones at the bottom give the wall stability

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Dry-stone walling can lead to dry throats. Regular tea breaks are essential.