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Low terrace walls, clèdes (small buildings for drying chestnuts), clochers de tourmente (small bell towers once used in mountain blizzards to indicate the way to safety), threshing areas, etc., are examples of the small constructions that can be found in close proximity to residential buildings or in the landscape. They are linked to human activity and part of the architectural heritage. The main technique used for their construction and restoration is that of dry-stone walls.
Ovens and mills are the two most common kinds of small annexe constructions, followed by cisterns and bridges...
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Guy Grégoire
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