Dry stone walls dating back 200 years are being restored by Hanson Aggregates under a Countryside Stewardship scheme at Westbury quarry on the Mendips in Somerset.

Rebuilding of the traditional walls forms part of a 10-year management scheme that is now in its 7th year.

The scheme also includes restoration of a dewpond and management of the narrow paddocks surrounded by the walled boundaries and conservation of species-rich limestone grassland.

The land, which contains a geological site of special scientific interest, overlooks the Somerset levels and is in the designated Mendip Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Hanson is working closely with the Somerset Wildlife Trust on the grassland management and also hosts educational visits to the site.

Hanson lands manager John Dutson said: "The walling project is now complete and, together with the grassland management, it\'s easy to see the benefits that this stewardship scheme has brought to this part of the Mendips."