WESTON Town Council's grounds team have restored a collection of historic cast iron fingerposts.

The most recent is the sign outside the Borough Arms at the junction of Locking Road and Locking Moor Road, which has suffered rust and deteriorated paintwork.

Cast iron fingerposts were introduced to the town in the late 19th century.

However, when modern road signs were put into place in the 1960s, these posts were left to deteriorate. Some were lost or damaged beyond repair.

There are only 115 posts still surviving in North Somerset.

North Somerset Council’s Heritage and Design team also offered their guidance to the project.  If any other town or parish councils, or volunteer groups, would like to restore or maintain a fingerpost sign, they should email the team at DM.Archaeology@n-somerset.gov.uk.

Cllr Simon Harrison-Morse, from the town council, said: “Following lots of feedback by local residents I, along with my Milton councillor colleagues, are very pleased to see the fingerpost in our ward restored.

"These iconic landmarks are an important part of our heritage."

Cllr John Crockford-Hawley, North Somerset Council’s heritage champion, said: "It’s so good to see this example on Locking Road restored to its former glory.

"I’d encourage anyone else wishing to do the same to contact our Heritage and Design team and they’d be delighted to provide information, advice and support throughout the process.”