If you would like to understand how to build a dry stone wall, why not join one of our Courses for 2025.
If you want to continue learning this skill and join our regular Practice sessions, we would welcome you to become a member.
Please note that some events may be subject to change, typically because of weather conditions. Please confirm arrangements before attending.
Renscombe
Renscombe Renscombe Car Park, 3 Renscombe Rd, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, United KingdomMembers' practice. Restoring the wall at Renscombe Car Park, above Chapman's Pool, Dorset. Due to COVID-restrictions, numbers will be limited. So, please confirm arrangements with Sally (Branch Secretary) beforehand.
Renscombe
Renscombe Renscombe Car Park, 3 Renscombe Rd, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, United KingdomMembers' practice
CANCELLED – Renscombe
Renscombe Renscombe Car Park, 3 Renscombe Rd, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, United KingdomMembers' practice
CANCELLED – DIGS Geoconservation Session, Crack Lane Quarry
Dorset DSWA members may be interested in helping the DIGS group geoconservation workparty at Crack Lane Quarry, Langton Matravers. The disused quarry at Crack Lane exposes the Broken Shell Limestone Bed, or Burr, used as ashlar and rubble-stone in many medieval buildings and walls, including Corfe Castle. The quarry was also the source of Purbeck … Continue reading "CANCELLED – DIGS Geoconservation Session, Crack Lane Quarry"
CANCELLED – Venue to be confirmed
Members' Practice. Likely to be at Renscombe or Langton Herring.
Venue to be confirmed
Members' Practice. Likely to be at Renscombe or Langton Herring.
DIGS Geoconservation Session, Crack Lane Quarry
Dorset DSWA members may be interested in helping the DIGS group geoconservation workparty at Crack Lane Quarry, Langton Matravers. Note that this session has been rescheduled from November 12. The disused quarry at Crack Lane exposes the Broken Shell Limestone Bed, or Burr, used as ashlar and rubble-stone in many medieval buildings and walls, including … Continue reading "DIGS Geoconservation Session, Crack Lane Quarry"
Venue to be confirmed
Members' Practice. Likely to be at Renscombe or Langton Herring.
Renscombe – CANCELLED
Renscombe Renscombe Car Park, 3 Renscombe Rd, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, United KingdomMembers' practice. Restoring the wall at Renscombe Car Park, above Chapman's Pool, Dorset. Due to COVID-restrictions, numbers will be limited. So, please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand.
Langton Herring – CANCELLED
Members' practice. This is a new walling site for us, though an old wall probably dating back to the Enclosure of Langton Herring around 1762. More details and directions to follow Due to COVID-restrictions, numbers will be limited. So, please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand.
Renscombe – CANCELLED
Renscombe Renscombe Car Park, 3 Renscombe Rd, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, United KingdomMembers' practice. Restoring the wall at Renscombe Car Park, above Chapman's Pool, Dorset. Due to COVID-restrictions, numbers will be limited. So, please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand.
Langton Herring – CANCELLED
Members' practice. This is a new walling site for us, though an old wall probably dating back to the Enclosure of Langton Herring around 1762. More details and directions to follow Due to COVID-restrictions, numbers will be limited. So, please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand.
Renscombe – CANCELLED
Renscombe Renscombe Car Park, 3 Renscombe Rd, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, United KingdomMembers' practice. Restoring the wall at Renscombe Car Park, above Chapman's Pool, Dorset. Due to COVID-restrictions, numbers will be limited. So, please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand.
Langton Herring – CANCELLED
Members' practice. This is a new walling site for us, though an old wall probably dating back to the Enclosure of Langton Herring around 1762. More details and directions to follow Due to COVID-restrictions, numbers will be limited. So, please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand.
Langton Herring
Langton Herring Weymouth, Dorset, United KingdomMembers’ practice. This is a new walling site for us, though an old wall probably dating back to the Enclosure of Langton Herring around 1762. More details and directions to follow Due to COVID-restrictions, numbers will be limited. So, please confirm arrangements with Phyllis (Branch Secretary) beforehand. Walling site: SY 612 826 Parking: SY 610 … Continue reading "Langton Herring"