The old ladder stile at Glencoyne Brow was in a sorry state and in need of replacement.
Instead of a new ladder stile, putting in a new gate way through the wall was considered to be a better, and safer option.
A new gate would be far easier for dogs and their owners to negotiate!
It would involve a lot more work to install a new gate, but in the long run, well worthwhile.
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| Seen from the other side.....YES! It really is well past its sell by date. |
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| The route to and from the old quarry is challenging, especially when carrying up tools and gate posts. |
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| The View from the work site. |
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| The wall in the process of being taken down to allow room for the new gateway. |
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| Some of the "footing stones" or foundation stones needed to be removed. 2 bars needed for this one! |
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| The gate post has been dug into the ground and is firmly in place; the wall is being quoined up to it |
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| Almost up to height. |
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| Footing stone being "barred" in for the other side of the gateway |
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| Almost done. This image gives some idea of the steepness of the slope we were working on. |
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| Just a reminder of what was being replaced! |
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