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Britain's Ancient Walls [15min]

Throughout the week, Peter France explores different aspects of dry stone walls across the country. He learns about their history, structure, the wildlife that depend on them and raises questions their role in the future. In Yorkshire, farmer Tom Lord tells France why he believes some of his own walls may be 800 years old and were built to deter wolves.
Read entire article at BBC Radio 4 "The Wall" Programme 1