THE Dry Stone Walling Association is celebrating after receiving a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant of £220,400 for its Built Landscape Heritage Education and Training Project.

The project aims to increase career prospects in dry stone walling by providing five training bursaries throughout the North West and offering support for established dry stone wallers to enhance their skills.

The provision of training bursary opportunities in the North West will enable individuals to learn heritage skills that will ultimately provide an income while also helping to maintain the landscape for future generations to enjoy.

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The project will also deliver an educational programme for schools and colleges providing access to online teaching resources and offer students the opportunity to engage with the age-old craft of dry stone walling.

Local communities in the North West will be encouraged to get involved in local restoration projects and help address the decline of traditional boundaries which affects both their practical and aesthetic value.

Ray Stockall, Chairman of the Dry Stone Walling Association said: “We are delighted that the Heritage Lottery Fund is supporting the Dry Stone Walling Association in our mission to preserve, improve and advance the knowledge and understanding of the traditional craft of dry stone walling.”