Dry Stane Dyke

A drystane dyke or dry dyke is a waw that is biggit frae stanes athoot ony lime tae bind thaim thegither. As wi ither dry stane structures, the dyke is hauden up bi the interlockin o the stanes. Sic waws are uised in biggin construction, as field boonds, an on stey braes as retainin waws for terracin.
(Old Scots)


Dry stane dykes are an integral feature of the landscape – particularly in the upland areas of the UK.
The practical and aesthetic value of dry stone walls in the landscape cannot be underestimated. We may take them for granted, but their impact on our landscape is immeasurable.

This is a fairly modern one, and beautifully crafted......