Gatepost question, widening driveway.

[LMJ90]

Hey guys! I'm in the process of demolishing the gatepost, moving it around 18-20" tops (right on the territory line, can't go any further!). Would like a few pointers concerning the job at hand.

Footings, a foot deep hole? 6" of concrete, 6" below ground line? Judging by the foundation stones, it looks as if they did that initially.

Centre was filled with red brick, pieces of stone and a lot or mortar. Could anyone recommend anything else? Or would this be sufficient?

Also guys - and above all... What is the stone?! Could anyone shine a light on it for me? Had a few discussions with the neighbours, but no one really knows!

This is gonna be interesting, as I've never built a post before. Though I have a few friends of friends who know their stuff.

(Notice the shoddy workmanship on next door's post. I'm aiming a little higher than that don't worry!)

 

[onecog]

Which part of Gwynedd are you ?
A lot of the houses around me were built of a Dolerite type of granite.
I know where there is lots of stone going free

 

[LMJ90]

Ah! So that's the stone? Bangor area mate. Where abouts are you? Im also led to believe that a few walls were made from Scottish granite? It was used as a ballast for something or other, and there was a lot readily available here.

 

[onecog]

I am 30 miles south of you but will be in Bangor this afternoon at the dentist