Rebuilding history one stone at a time

 

Friends Of Waterton’s Wall

The aims of The Friends of Waterton's wall are to:

  • to identify and preserve a section of the wall surrounding Charles Waterton's estate in Walton, Wakefield;

  • to promote its upkeep and story

 
A Photo of Waterton's Wall, Stone Construction, Walton, Wakefield

Our story

Friends Of Waterton’s Wall is a community coming together to save an important piece of history in their local village.

A Section of the Wall in Walton Woods, Weathered, Stone, Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

The wall

Taking over four years to complete and in total over three miles long, the wall enclosed hundreds of acres including 26 acres of open water and seven and a half acres of pleasure grounds and became the worlds first nature reserve.

Gallery

A collection of images showcasing the wall.

Waterton's Wall Surrounding Waterton Park Golf Club, Wall, Boundary, Walton, Wakefield

Resources

A selection of references and links including WMDC museum audio files.

A Section of Waterton's Wall as Part of a Property Running Parallel to Barnsley Canal, Building, Stone, Sike Lane, Walton

Anti-slavery statement

Friends Of Waterton’s Wall organisation must publish an annual statement setting out the steps they take to prevent modern slavery in their business and their supply chains.

Part of the Waterton Wall Surrounding Waterton Park Golf Course, Weathered, Repaired, Walton, Wakefield

Contact us

If you have any questions or comments we would love to hear from you, please contact us via our email address or fill in the contact form.

Different Height Variations of Waterton's Wall, Stonework, History, Walton, Wakefield

Get involved

Donations are such an important part of this project and any donations are greatly appreciated. Details are available on how you can help the Friends of Waterton’s Wall.

“it was paid for by the wine I do not drink”

—Charles Waterton.