When modern road signage was introduced across England in the 1960s, Somerset was one of just four counties that did not remove their old fingerpost signs. As a result, we now have a wonderful back catalogue of these iconic and much loved features. But - many of them are showing their age and are in a sorry state.

Somerset Council can no longer afford to repair these signs, and Parish & Town Councils are having to foot the bill, which can be very expensive.

CPRE Somerset is a small charity but we are trying to help because we cherish these special features of our rural landscape. We offer small grants of up to £250 per fingerpost so that Parish & Town Councils can look after their fingerposts.

Demand for our grants has been overwhelming and we really need your support so we can offer more help to local communities restore more of these beauties to their former glory. Your donation will help to keep our Somerset countryside special, by maintaining these iconic landmarks for everyone to enjoy.