Unearthing cobbled drive ?

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bakerboy
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Post: # 37414Post bakerboy

I have an old cottage built in 1670 which i have renovated. The drive is my next project currently overgrown grass, however when I dig a fork in I hit stone around 6 inches deep. I would either like to unearth this or either use as a base for gravel. Being the experts what would you recommend and if keeping the cobbles what would be the best way to do this.

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Post: # 37422Post seanandruby

obviously get rid of the grass first then have a look at what state the cobbles are in.
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Post: # 37424Post Suggers

Why haven't you cleared a sq m. or so, to see what's there - or am I missing something?
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Post: # 37511Post bakerboy

you're right i will do this weekend. if cobbles in a reasonable state would you just scrape off soil in between then just use weedkiller or put sand in gaps ??
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Post: # 37516Post seanandruby

Again, depends on the condition. of the cobs'. one step at a time
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Post: # 37520Post Suggers

....and then post photie.
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