The Stone Walls and Structures of England and New England with Andrew Pighills

LITCHFIELD, Conn. - May 13, 2016 - PRLog -- Here in New England we have a unique historical record in drystone walls and structures. Stone Artisan Andrew Pighills believes the more he can make their history a part of our lives, the better chance there is of preserving this wonderful heritage for future generations.

In this slide presentation and lecture Andrew will draw comparisons, both similar and dissimilar, in geology, building styles and techniques, and follow the development and evolution of stone walls and structures in England and New England from colonial times to the present day. He will explain how they fit into the garden and wider landscape past and present.

Born in Yorkshire, England, Andrew Pighills is an accomplished stone artisan, gardener and horticulturist. He received his training with The Royal Horticultural Society and has spent more than thirty years creating gardens and building dry stone walls in England.

Today, he is one of a handful of US-based, certified, professional   members of The Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain. Andrew moved to the United States more than ten years ago and now continues this venerable craft here. His stone work has been featured on British and American television, in the New York Times, on Martha Stewart Living radio, and in books and magazines. Visit his blog at: http://heaveandhoe.blogspot.com/.

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