dry stone project lorne fd

[seamusagleann]

the need for this came about as a way to prevent vehicles entering a forest trail,and rather than just build a fence or place boulders ,we thought that a feature,like this, could be used to enhance the utility. the search was on to get local stone, and we came across a sandstone seam recently uncovered during excavation on a nearby forest road


when all the stone was taken on site the first stage was to lay foundations. these were mainly the bigger, flatish ones. steps were taken to ensure gaps between them to allow access for creatures to shelter. the first course was then laid on these,making sure all the tapers were correct and the building stones securely bonded,then the centre was filled in with smaller stone up to level, then another course added,this was made fun by us adding little dens in the wall for the resident rodents . getting the stones bonding was very difficult ,but satisfying when we got it right. the seats , the "finest" Ballachulish slate,were placed in and it started to look like a seat.



with the rodents and the sloworms taken care of ,our thoughts then centred on what we could do for inscects ,and instead of the usual coping stones ,a double layer of turf was used to finish off.hopefully this will provide some wild flowers to attract bees and butterflys. from finding the stone to completion took about two weeks . it a was hard but very satisfying task, one i hope to do again. hope you enjoy the pix!!

[matt_xyz]

they look good to me, nice work. I've never seen seats like this before.

Matt

[seamusagleann]

first time for me too,matt , done walls before but not this ,just as well we had an instructor !!

[tufftie]

They look good but did you make allowances for the Killer Bunny??? Love this sort of work - drystone walling etc.

[seamusagleann]

!!!! your good ,naomi !!! yes that is where we got the slate seats!!! the home of the killer bunny...i'm impressed!!!

[Kayleigh]

They look really good..I want one for my garden
They sell stone, slate, and marble garden benches and tables here, they look good but cost the earth.

[Jez]

Are you going to put some Biting Stonecrop & Red Valerian in?

[seamusagleann]

you should try a small project yourself ,nothing elaborate ,and see how it looks!!

[Jez]

Naomi has plans for a Cob House, maybe I could have ago of doing something similar, yours look fantastic!!!!

How comfy are they, I'm starting to think that a Lawn Chamomile cushion will be nice to park my butt on

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by Jez

Naomi has plans for a Cob House, maybe I could have ago of doing something similar, yours look fantastic!!!!

How comfy are they, I'm starting to think that a Lawn Chamomile cushion will be nice to park my butt on

Yes, it would smell nice too.