The sill plate which connected the studs to the foundation was completely gone. The wall is literally floating in air as there is a 3" - 6" gap under every stud along the back.
Fortunately we were expecting this, as the rainwater was splashing against this wall for decades without an overhang or gutters. So we had the supplies on hand:
Rob built a wooden form and we poured 18 bags of concrete to create an 8" foundation wall on top of the original stone foundation. We will frame out a new pressure treated sill plate and studs next week once it is all cured.
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