The countryside in many parts of England is laced with "dry stone walls"--structures seen in a variety of shapes and sizes, and built from interlocking stones which need no mortar to be quite stable. Many different styles exist, depending on the surroundings, the stone available, and the ingenuity of the wall builder. For centuries, English farmers and shepherds have been clearing stone from their fields and using it to construct or repair their dry stone walls, which keep livestock in place or mark field boundaries. The following photo essay shows English walls from both near and far. Please click Begin to see "Dry Stone Walls in England." (Windows users: vertical photos may fit on your screen better if you press the F11 key.) Links to information about dry stone walls: Wikipedia article History of dry stone walls in England Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain