Investigation

Roadside wall in Stonington, CT. Curved gaps along top of wall are likely due to trees that fell against the wall. Such features are called tree "bites."

The scientific investigation of stone walls as landforms and habitats is in its early stages. Here we offer two examples of stone wall investigation, both of which are extensions of what was published in the recent book Exploring Stone Walls.

Link to the Geography of Stone Walls

Link to the Classification of Stone Walls