Some lovely detail on Cwmcoediog, seen here in atmospheric monochrome, including that great slate fencing. I really, really like slate pillar fencing. Not sure I'd have the patience to make such a fence myself, although if it could be as simple as sticking a few shards of slate in the soil then possibly...

There are probably few better ways to shout "Welsh NG". There are plenty of these old fences surrounding the old mountain quarry areas, but they are also often seen in pictures lining railway tracks (e.g. on the Padarn and Corris railways). The only elements involved appear to be long slabs of slate and (optionally?) a length of wire to join them (details). Maybe I could get hold of some old slates via Freecycle...? Something to ponder. (I did buy some new slates from Travis Perkins, but they turned out to be nasty artificial roofing slates that don't look half as convincing.)

(With thanks to Richard for the pointer to the vid - seen via my GRA's Facebook.)

Posted by Ade at 11 June 2009 03:09 PM |
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