World's Finest Dove Hotel - Dry Stone Wall Building

[@kimh557]

What a great video James! 👏Your artistry always amazes me. 😀 There is something peaceful in watching you put together these inspiring works of art.🙌 You explained everything so well, very interesting! The music is beautiful too. You make it look so easy & yet the complexity is so obviously an art & a major undertaking! Thanks again! Kim 🇺🇲

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Kim. Always love your thoughtful comments.

[@richardcole9558]

Hand skills of the highest order ..absolute quality !

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[@____________________________.x]

I’m grateful that people are willing to invest in buildings like this to keep the skills alive. That was quite a demonstration of the craft, well done guys

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Great comment. Thank you. Without the investment from our clients we'd never be able to build such things. It's important to never forget that.

[@jamesnave1249]

100% agree!

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[@Hoaxer51]

Yes, that’s quite the investment but look at what they get in return, something that is just stunning to look at that will be handed down for generations. Whatever the cost it was still a great deal when you think about it’s lifespan, and the enjoyment people are getting from being able to see this structure. Thanks for letting us see what you’ve created.

[@TeeColibri]

Ooooooh man! The KZbin algorithms worked their magic. I love this.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

A rare occasion! Hope you enjoy some of my other work. Thanks 😊

[@tat255987]

Doves you say!? Great customer! Great craftsmanship!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Spoiled doves 🕊. They're all moved in now and looking quite at home. Thank you 😊

[@jnjarvis1]

I watched a man trimming cow hoofs and it lead me to this masterpiece. Incredible

[@jamesparkersculpture]

🤣 Like so many others! Thanks for checking out my work.

[@chrisfrancis2220]

Was it the Hoof G.P.? By any chance?

[@electriccoconut]

Same sound track.

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[@fv9453]

As a young french stonemason i really hope to reach that level of work, you guys do amazing job and the video is so pleasant to watch !

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Florian. That's very kind of you. My best advice is that you need to be your own biggest critic. Best wishes from Scotland.

[@xostler]

God bless you stonemasons and your backs. All the brickies I’ve ever known have had to retire early; I can’t imagine the love it takes to do this dry stone work, instead of working with uniform bricks.

[@jamesreynolds9909]

This is beautiful

[@philmckenna5709]

Wher do you live, Florian? I've seen some fantastic craftsmanship in France.

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[@Goon-124]

These tiny home videos are bonkers.

[@mistypeppercorn914]

That has to be the best video on workmanship I've seen in years James, the detail of the whole lot, chipping the stone, marrying the timber door frame to the stone. Fantastic workmanship lads.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Wow, thanks! That's a wonderful comment. Much appreciated.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

@@jamesparkersculpture Where's the update? You've stopped posting new content. Is this channel dead? Your email addy no longer works.

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[@systemuser8701]

*OUTSTANDING* *!!!* _( The HoofGP sent me. )_

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you!

[@stephenmoon9211]

I hope you added a secret message/note somewhere inside the wall for future generations to find one day, I know as a builder from England now living in Canada, I do it on special project, it gives me a smile to imagine someone finding a secret piece of history I've hidden one day 🙂👍

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[@TheTwoFingeredBullDog]

It looks like a Roman watch tower, what a skill.

[@garmo98]

That type of building is definitely an accomplishment! I have always been fascinated by the dry stone technique. The doves will have no idea the planning that went into such a palace.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you. It's the thought of the doves seeing a stone out of place and judging us that made us strive for perfection 😉🤣

[@KatherineUribe-1]

@@jamesparkersculpture Those are some discerning doves!😆

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[@rogerdevero8726]

What Stunning Stone Work! A Work of Art Indeed; Fine Craftsmanship. Kudos from 'across the pond' Florida USA John 3:16

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Roger.

[@ΜπάμπηςΨυχλουδης]

Perfect!!!!!!!!!! greetings from Greece .iam stone builder

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you. Best wishes to you from Scotland.

[@DebbieRies]

The best! Graeme wants that hoof sculpture

[@jamesparkersculpture]

I do take commissions but he hasn't mentioned it.

[@indie825]

Pure artistry and craftsmanship. What an amazing partnership. Wonderful, to see how pleased all the builders felt about the build.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you glad it came across in the video. We were all thrilled.

[@guysimpson2903]

Fine, fine workmanship.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Guy

[@drystonewallingperthshire3405]

Amazing video! Thanks again for the opportunity - most amazing work experience ever!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Martin - we'll still be reliving this one in our latter years. Great to have your help on this project. Looking forward to the next one....whatever that may be 🤔

[@AfterTheRains]

Something for your great, great grandchildren to come and visit! Stunning.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

I hope so - it's a nice thought. Thank you.

[@negativeonesquared]

Warms my heart to think that might be standing pretty much as is in 500 years. Astounding work.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks very much.

[@normanzurich2781]

Bless you ❤ love from Paris France 🟦⬜️🟥🧔🏻‍♂️

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Norman 😊

[@Steven-vo8tk]

James you have build something you can be very proud of. It will be there for hundreds of years. It's beautiful!!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

I hope so - thank you very much.

[@Joemccxc]

A home for birds nicer than my house, which is actually mostly the bank’s house. We are at peak civilisation remember. Beautiful, beautiful work, mind.

[@darenoneill8447]

What craftsman you guys are, spot on workmanship! My Grandfather was a master mason and I so wish I had paid more attention to his teachings when I was a lad😔

[@TaTa-pk1bd]

How beautiful is this singer's voice

[@stevenbp101]

That’s an amazing job, I was a stone mason for many years until I retired. It still thrills me to see an exceptional rock job and you guys have done it, beautiful. (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks very much. Much apreciated.

[@sandwich2473]

The man hours to build that alone is worth more than my entire home 😅 Looks absolutely stunning, very nice work

[@bigredc222]

I did the math about four times because I couldn't believe the numbers I was getting.

[@alchemist1218]

My friend in NZ sent me this on New Year's day 2023. A wonderful way to start the new year. Thanks for posting.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Happy New Year!

[@db6938]

James, this Dovecote is a triumph. I am so impressed how each stone fits together and creates such a beautiful building. It will be part of the landscape for many years to come. Martin, Findlay & Stevie should be very proud of their part in this project, they were working with a Master Craftsman.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you very much. I hope you are well x

[@db6938]

@@jamesparkersculpture I'm fine and 1 month into owning chickens. I was so proud of my self build coop and run 'till I saw your masterpiece!

[@RLee-zs1ds]

Exquisite workmanship and a work of art. This dovecote could stand for a thousand years and make the masons future generations very proud.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you. My kids love...hopefully future generations will too.

[@pattiesidlick4658]

Fabulous, it looks like it has been standing there for years already. Love the little pigeon holes. Can't wait to see the next project.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks. I do love it when things blend in like this instantly.

[@1921Avery]

Craftsmanship just don't get any better !

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you!

[@Fallacia_Konstantinos]

I have no words to describe that masterpiece, just... CONGRATULATIONS!!!! 100% perfect project and very traditional and indigenous!!! Great respect!!!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you very much 😊

[@lisabuzzell4835]

I’m glad your brother told me to check you out love watching you build

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Me too! Thanks 😊

[@jimferry6539]

I was just about to ask about the arch and then you explained it perfectly. I was going to ask how will you be certain it will hold after taking away the supports. Also, doesn’t this make you even more appreciate all those dry stones walls that you see around the country side, imagine all the man hours put into them if you add it all up, it’s incredible

[@jimferry6539]

I commented before the end 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Jim - know matter how confident I was, there's always a tiny element of apprehension when removing an arch form.

[@fakiirification]

Im not so shocked by old walls and works of stone masonry. You have to remember that we have a different view and appreciation of time than our ancestors did even a few hundred years ago. Building stone walls and other structures was just one activity one could get up to between other things, like tending the fields and animals. No youtube to waste away your evenings, so might as well go deal with that pile of stones you picked out of the field while plowing.

[@pixelgraphica]

The other commenters have said it all. Just brilliant watching. Thanks for sharing!!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@johnlong3214]

Fantastic video, well done to all three of you, welcome back James, you've been missed. If the doves don't move in, can I? 👍

[@jamesparkersculpture]

🤣🤔 Thanks John

[@standardannonymousguy]

Satisfying to watch. Nice to see a building made with no concrete; only stones, (and the roof of course). Salutations.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Lucas.

[@MessyTimes]

One of the best things I have ever seen done. Thanks. I have seen and photographed many American Colonial dovecotes which were all in the upper story of a wooden barn. This freestanding stone version is an inspiration! Well done!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your kind words 🙏

[@thomaseilrwilliams1896]

Fantastic work 👌🏼👍🏼💪🏼👌🏼👍🏼💪🏼👌🏼👍🏼💪🏼👌🏼👍🏼💪🏼

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you Thomas.

[@fabiolmfonseca5961]

Beautiful work. The coat of arms carved in the stone was also incredibly beautiful. Well done!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Fabio. Glad you liked it.

[@J.Cameron.Stuart.Adams.]

Sturdy, handsome, great lines, and well built....same goes for the Dovecot. 😉 Excellent work lads. This has to be the finest new dovecot built in decades. The attention to detail, appreciation for the stone (by way of sculpting each stone by hand), and cherishing the trade all came together to creating this stunning dovecot that is now a permanent fixture on the estate. So few of us will earn such an honor. Knowing the honor bestowed upon you, you continually express your gratitude throughoutthe video. Your expression of gratitude says it all; they made the right decision selecting you and the other lads to build this new landmark on the estate! Comgratulations on this massive accomplishment. Bravo mate....Bravo. Cheers!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Kind words Cameron. Thank you

[@edwardpartainii8456]

This MAGNIFICENT!!!!!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you very much Edward.

[@eduardvaniersel7535]

Absolutely stunning. You're very lucky to have such skills and commissions.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Eduard. I am very lucky as you say - will never take that for granted.

[@kthemi10]

Wow. Just WOW 👌🏼 👏🏼 👍🏼

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Kt 😊

[@alicegamble6145]

Beautiful work. It's amazing how these buildings go together & look so beautiful out of stone. They are such a work of art. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks very much Alice. My pleasure.

[@fngrusty42]

Carpenter for 45 years plus. Beautiful work

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks 👍 Very kind of you.

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

With each new piece of artwork I think ‘this is the best, then the next piece is more majestic than before’. Your attention to detail and precision are commendable! There’re some really lucky pigeons whom get to call this masterpiece home! Be well & stay safe. Cheers, Doc 🇺🇸

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you - much appreciated. Hopefully they'll be comfortable!

[@benjamindejonge3624]

They were a symbol of power, well gunpowder to be honest

[@rmil4531]

Oh James, that is just wonderful. You and your team are so talented, very well done. I’m always so keen to see your next project. Thank you.❤️💕

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you very much!

[@Christ_on_the_River]

Absolutely amazing. We’re negotiating a property for an off-grid events and retreat center that has a large cache of gathered stone on it. You’ve inspired us to believe that dry-stacking structures are - although challenging, to be sure - possible. Blessings!

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[@robn92]

Beautiful just beautiful. You do amazing work. I enjoy watching your videos building and making art. I would never have stumbled onto this channel without Graeme mentioning you. I’m glad he did. Love it!!!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you 😊 I've been lucky that Graeme aka @TheHoofGp has mentioned me.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you for your kind comments. Hope you enjoy some of my other videos too. My brother Graeme @TheHoofGP has been very kind mentioning me on his channel. There's a video we made together you might like - revisiting where we grew up. Titled 'Scotlands dry stone walls'.

[@robn92]

@@jamesparkersculpture I will definitely watch it. Thank you

[@pjk1714]

Amazing! Mine would be in heaven.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you!

[@johnbull2992]

Absolutely stunning work guys, you are a credit to the profession. I’ve spent my entire working life in the building trade and even I was amassed at the volume of stone this project took to complete. 100% brilliant ❤

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks very much John, that's very kind of you.

[@OgedayKhan]

Amazing so beautiful,,, I want to build my own stone house looks like a castle in my village to keep alive its after me thousands of years,, to remember me whoever see it…

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you. It's a nice thought.

[@CaptCanuck4444]

Beautiful work, and a very peaceful and meditative experience watching it all come together.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidgomia3719]

Talented Masons. Top Quality Work Done.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Much appreciated

[@davidgomia3719]

@@jamesparkersculpture Cheers..New Year Greetings from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬

[@jamesparkersculpture]

@@davidgomia3719 Happy New Year to you too 😊

[@larla03]

This was great. I really can appreciate stonework and all the skill and talent. I love this!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

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Nice Work & Video 👍👍

[@lydianoble5657]

So beautifully done. Congratulations lads, brilliant achievement. Great video too!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks very much Lydia. Means a lot coming from you. Much appreciated.

[@indee105]

It will be there for generations.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

I certainly hope so. Thank you 😊

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Such a beautiful piece of work. There's very few dry stone masons of this level left in the world. Thank you for keeping the craft alive!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks very much Katherine. Kind words.

[@philmckenna5709]

To be honest, there's still quite a few in the UK. Don't know about elsewhere 🤔

[@johnberry1107]

Nice. Glad to see our homeless birds have a place. Thank you.

[@amandaaramburu4928]

Absolutely beautiful work!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you very much 😊

[@jackreeves3001]

I love your videos. You're not afraid to tackle anything. Thanks again for sharing your time and talent! KANSAS USA

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Jack. Great to get your comments all the way from Kansas. Much appreciated.

[@deborahnorthover5304]

I found your channel from the Hoof GP’s, and I’m so glad. This is the first video I’ve watched and the Dove Cote looks wonderful, every aspect of it. I’m now looking forward to watching more.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Deborah - glad Graeme mentioned me and delighted you enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@swing-o-gram]

and here I was wondering, this guy sounds like the Hoof GP. haha

[@JMc.D]

Credit to the owner for giving the craftsmen the time needed to to do it right. Cracking job.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks a lot John.

[@petelumley1578]

Excellent work chaps. It warms the heart to know that old trades are kept alive by people like you. It’s a long time since I did any dry stone walling but you brought it all back 👍🏼

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Pete. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@xedasxedas]

The doves will be shaiting for years and years in such a beautiful piece of work. Congratulations and thank you for sharing.

[@mimide]

Absolutely amazing! You always amaze me with your structures. 🌟

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks. Delighted you enjoyed it.

[@IkarusFlight]

A legacy of craftsmanship for centuries to come. It gives me new appreciation for the building masters of ancient stonewalls.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Ted

[@binflynn1]

I picked the wrong career

[@cloverpijee3114]

You took the words out of my mouth!😅

[@boobear1907]

Didn’t we all

[@Manimal5279]

Never too late to start

[@sosalish441]

That’s what my father said. So I became a mason as he said he wished he had. What I can say is, most masons picked the wrong career. It’s dangerous, unhealthy, heavy work and as an old journeyman told me when I was an apprentice, “the novelty wears off”. Many years later my father asked what made me choose such a difficult trade. When I told him it was his idea he suggested he must have been drunk at the time. Thanks pop😂

[@jayc4734]

I wish I'd chosen to be a dove as well.

[@zoars1]

I stand and applaud you gentlemen.......outstanding 👏

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you 😊

[@nneisler]

Rightfully proud of!

[@readhistory2023]

Love the old school craftsmenship.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks 😊

[@NathanHarrison7]

“Enjoy for Hundreds of years.” Incredible work. Subscribed.

[@draven3838]

Great video I learned something new and its uncanny that your Mason hammers are very much like my smithing hammers

[@aib0160]

I love these traditional crafts and we know the structure will out live us all. Surprised that there's only 40 tonnes of stone in it, looks like 100's of tonnes.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks - certainly felt like 100 tonnes!

[@PlasticScot]

Good effort lads

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you

[@mitchd949]

When design, quality, beauty, craftsmanship, and engineering come together it's a beautiful thing.

[@DryStoneTom]

That’s smashing is that! Well done lads! ⚒

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you 😊

[@badgoy8439]

that's awesome. I want to build a little cottage out of pure stone some day

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks - You should!

[@farooqtanoli1090]

Beautiful stone wallllllllllllllll

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[@williamwoody7607]

Really formidable, really impressive. Thanks for showing it off! I can’t imagine what made the algorithm put you forth but I’m now a subscriber.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks William - the battle to be discovered by the infamous KZbin algorithm. This video like many others I've made was going slowly.....them suddenly for some reason has taken off today.

[@williamwoody7607]

@@jamesparkersculpture Better late than never. Good luck.

[@StCreed]

beautiful manor, and excellent work on the dovecote. It illustrates that if you know your family will be living there for a few more centuries, you can keep investing in stuff like this and over the ages it costs nearly nothing.

[@MrWhothefoxthat]

as a young chap back in 1979 i had the great pleasure of working with some of the best drystone Wallers going, we worked for Derbyshire county council walling in such place's like Woodhead, the snake pass, and all across Buxton, so it was gritstone and limestone, i then went to work as a monumental mason, i worked with some great carvers and letter cutters, you make it look so poetic, but i know how hard it as, cold and wet snow and wind, then the hot baking sun, that why my shoulders click and my back has gone, lovely work from no doubt master masons.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks very much. I love the stone work in the Peak District. I began in Galloway 40 years ago helping my Dad. This was my first stone 'wall' in about 7 years. Most of my work is sculpture now as you'll see in my other videos. It certainly takes it's toll on the body. I ruptured 3 discs in my back 15 years ago and have to deal with the pain every day. I still love what I do. Thanks for your comment.

[@kerrykrishna]

1300 comments and 1300 hours to build. James, thanks for this. I have been watching dry stone wall construction vids for a few weeks now. This is SO far beyound that AND I had no clue this was even possible.

[@nicklewis1475]

You must be so proud, as a carpenter/cabinet maker, love seeing that quality workmanship can still be found! 😊

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Nick. Kind words.

[@freebornjohn2687]

When we are all dust and long gone your dovecote will still providing a home for the doves. Great Job.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you - I hope so.

[@damar-xv7ei]

The old business method that our ancestors used to do is very tiring, but it is the most beautiful thing ever

[@heraldeventsandfilms5970]

Great stuff James. Let's see you make a broch now!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you. I'd love to if the opportunity arose.

[@mariapilarme]

Gorgeous! I want to rent a room!

[@Melicoy]

WOW WOW WOW fantastic !

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Many thanks!!

[@bernardgarrett3897]

I hope the Doves appreciate their beautiful home.!!!!!!

[@regnier30]

Amazing work James Parker

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you.

[@Fazzrito]

What a beauty... literally art. Applause from RU

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you 😊

[@dannyrulezd00d]

This channel is a go-to for information. It's the best!

[@GhulamMurtiza-t4t]

Very good👍

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[@regencylass]

Beautiful dovecote.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you.

[@AthSamaras]

Excellent

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you so much 😀