The way the Cornish hedges are made mean they do not have legal protection as hedgerows and could be under threat from developers (Picture: SWNS) Hedges dating back 4,000 years that are an iconic ...

They’re known as Cornish hedges – not, according to a local ... The slate is arranged in a herringbone pattern – known locally as “cursy-wavy” – and in this bare, pristine state ...

Ancient hedges dating back 4,000 years that are an iconic part of the UK's countryside could be under threat by developers. The huge stone and earth structures that divide fields and border many ...

People are being trained at a centre in west Penwith, an area where Cornish hedges date back 4,000 years An organisation has set out to "bring the ancient craft of Cornish hedging back from the ...

A multi-million pound upgrade to the A30 in Cornwall has taken an "environmental" turn as contractors build animal crossings and Cornish hedges. Those behind the work said it was being designed ...

Each one bears an inscription for the supporter who sponsored it in a call for 'hedge pledges' at the start of the project. The labyrinth showcases 12 regional styles of Cornish hedging with ...

Cornish hedges are traditionally about 5ft (1.52m) high, stone-faced earth hedgebanks with bushes or trees growing along the top. They are also a haven for wildlife including nesting birds and ...