About me
Why choose Paul Nicholas
A professional member of the Dry Stone Walling Association (DSWA). Specialising in the restoration of field walls using traditional principles and techniques.
Team building days available for groups of up to 10 people (please see below for more info).
A brief history of dry stone walls
Dry stone walls are one of Yorkshire’s most distinctive features and are some of the counties oldest man-made structures. It's believed there are over 70,000 miles of dry stone walls in the UK.
The very first dry stones walls were probably created centuries ago when early farmers were clearing the land for cultivation. Most walls were built to mark field boundaries or mark land ownership, they are effective stock management solutions, and play an important role in conservation.
Building materials and project support
I use your existing stone and locally sourced reclaimed stone to repair field walls.
Countryside Stewardship funding is available to farmers and land managers for dry stone wall restoration.