A stepbystep guide to drystone walling | National Trust
Stone and techniques vary depending on what's common in the area. We are on the boundary between the Dark Peak and White Peak areas of the Peak District, so we work with gritstone and limestone. When the area is marked out, clear and level the ground. 2. Lay the foundations . Dig a trench about a foot deep. Your trench will hold the foundation stones, which should be your .