February 2003. Dinton, Bucks.  26 yards mixed thorn hedge. Midland Style.
General view from field before laying
General view from field after laying
Detail view of this Midland style hedge Detail view showing very large laid ash stem

 
February 2003. BTCV Prestwood.  50 yards hawthorn and hazel laid South of England style
Hedge before laying
Hedge after laying with large ash and thorn left as trees. Volunteer at left gives an idea of the scale.
Starting to clear out the bottom of the hedge Finished! Happy group of volunteers keep warm by the remnants of the fire behind

 
February 2003.  Standalone Warren, Beds. 133 yards maiden hawthorn hedge. South of England.
General view before laying
And this is how it ended up!

 
February 2003.  Chesham Bois, Bucks. 22 yards beech & holly hedge.  South of England style.
General view of this very overgrown hedge before laying
Work in progress
Detail of completed hedge from garden side Roadside view of section of completed hedge

 
February 2003. Soulbury, Bucks.  9 yards hawthorn, holly, ash and elm.  South of England style.
General view of hedge before laying
Completed South of England hedge

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