Drystone -a gathering of terminology and technique

DRYSTONE DYKING is nowadays usually regarded as an occasional rural pastime or ‘dying art’, but for centuries it was a massive national effort with teams of dykers toiling long hours. Nick Aitken travels the world researching the history of the craft, its language, and the walls and structures it created.  Fascinating facts, myths and legends on related topics, from mud to monoliths, are revealed in this extraordinarily detailed study. IIlustrated by more than a hundred full-color photographs of stone constructions from all around the world.

Nick Aitken, hardback 372 pages Rymour Books Scotland 2024