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    Dry Stone Walling

    Foundation Learning Pathway - Dry Stone Walling

    Dry stone walls define the landscape of upland Britain - built without mortar, relying entirely on the skill of the waller to select and place stones so that gravity and friction hold the structure together. This pathway covers regional stone and walling styles, the waller's toolkit, building techniques from foundation to coping, conservation approaches, and the DSWA certification system that is the industry standard.

    6 modules · ~4h 45m

    1

    Why Dry Stone Matters

    45 mins

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    2

    Know Your Stone (Regional Variations)

    60 mins

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    3

    Tools of the Trade

    45 mins

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    Building Techniques

    60 mins

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    Conservation in Practice

    45 mins

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    Your Career Path

    30 mins

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    Assessment

    Complete all 6 modules to unlock

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