Excavated exposure of stony glacial till behind a new stone wall under construction. Note partially buried glacial erratic to left beneath old wooden fence.

Primer - Introduction

Red ("Jasper") silicte precipitation on surface of traprock boulder, Hill-Stead Museum.

Abandoned stone walls are the signature of the rural New England landscape. They are cultural ruins, woodland habitat, and pleasant scenery, all in the same package. This web page was written for those who are just being introduced to the subject.

BECOME AN INSTANT EXPERT

Stone Wall History in Ten Easy Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

Purposes of Stone Walls, Then and Now

Instructions for Building Your Own Walls