Another of the Munros near The Cairnwell. I love the old dykes and remnants of fences on some of our hills. It always makes me think about how people managed to do this type of manual labour (and why), back in the day. They're also great for hand-railing when walking in the mist - not the case on Tuesday, however.
Amazing capture of all these old rock formations and rusty fence post. It somehow looks tough to get up there, great to see John almost on top. Would love to know what one sees from up there ;-)
@30pics4jackiesdiamond When talking about the manual work - I just meant the physical work of building a granite boundary wall which stretches for miles and miles along the ridge of hills in so many places. It was great walking weather, but actually not that warm - still a cold wind on top.
These old walls all over now empty landscapes do make you wonder about the harshness of life in those times. Was at Mousa yesterday and I can’t comprehend the effort that went into building the broch over 2000 years ago.
I always think "steam technology" as we tend to call it is so impressive. Building these things from scratch without machines or power. I look at the original lighthouses around the coast and wonder how on earth they fought through to achieve such amazing engineering is such conditions.
I see we are all asking why all the fencing up there! The mind boggles at the thought if all that hard physical work with basic tools. I’m intrigued with the iron upright….
It's amazing to see ancient walls like these. A huge community effort in some places, where animals might wander, though I don't think sheep or cattle would be up in these high parts. Lots in the highlands and islands though.
August 4th, 2024
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Looks a warm walk