Perryville Cave/Spring. May 1, 2007. The original drystone walls surrounding the cave were torn down during an earlier "clean-up" operation.

Perryville Cave/Spring. August 2007. The first phase of work involved getting the site in order . . .

Perryville Cave/Spring. August 2007. . . . and retrieving the stone from the cave opening, sorting and stockpiling for re-use. (one week)

Perryville Cave/Spring. Sept/Oct 2007. After a three-week break for other DSC activities, the reconstruction began with a DSC workshop for local participants and volunteers which included rebuilding the low wall adjacent to the ramp down into the cave opening. Note the stepped footing.

Perryville Cave/Spring. Sept/Oct 2007. Ramped retaining wall completed during the introductory workshop.

Perryville Cave/Spring. Sept/Oct 2007. End of first week. DSC-certified masons continued with reconstructing the walls surrounding the cave, which averaged 10 feet tall.

Perryville Cave/Spring. October 2007. Second week of reconstruction. DSC-certified masons and trainees continued around the cave opening . . .

Perryville Cave/Spring. October 2007. End of second week.

Perryville Cave/Spring. October 2007. Third week of reconstruction . . . continuing on around the cave opening . . .

Perryville Cave/Spring. December 2007 Site Visit. The team completed the cave wall reconstruction work in mid-October, after 17 days on site.

Perryville Cave/Spring. December 2007 Site Visit. The carriage house foundation walls could use a bit of attention, but they will have to wait for another day . . .

Perryville Cave/Spring. December 2007 Site Visit. The site managers are considering various options to support the embankment above the steps. Stay tuned for early 2008 developments!