Photo Gallery

The churchyard wall at lunchtime, with walnut tree

The back wall of the churchyard

Taking a well earned rest

The front wall of the churchyard conserved for future generations

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

Levelling off the top of the wall

Trowelling a lime mortar capping to the wall

End of the day

OCV's task today is to restore this heap of stone to its former glory as a dry-stone wall

First job is to get rid of encroaching brambles

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

The wall takes shape

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

Another bit of wall gets the same treatment

Some nice big stones at the bottom give the wall stability

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