Our latest project
Shard fencing in the Duddon Valley
Our valley has a landscape character that is dominated by farming. The long, narrow valley has a pattern of inbye land on the valley bottom surrounded by intakes on the fellsides. There are many examples here of early farm buildings and distinctive stone walls, including shard fences. The use of upright slabs of slate to create boundaries are also referred to as flag fences. In association with the National Park Archaeological Services, we are going to identify and survey these unusual features.
