BN12: Stone wall restoration
What is BN12?
This item is part of Capital Grants 2025. You must read theCapital Grants 2025 guidanceto understand the rules and how to apply.If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read theCSHTapplicant’s guideto understand the rules and how to apply.
What do I need to do?
You should:
separate and sort copings (covering stones), through stones and building stones for reuse
lay stones level and pack under each one so that it’ll not move
if using filling, always bring up the level of the middle of the wall for each course before going to the next one – it should not be possible to see daylight through the wall
place through stones where the wall is double-faced – they cannot stick out more than 15cm to spread the weight and stresses evenly
place stones next to each other so they touch as much as possible, covering joints below as you build (for example 1 stone on 2, then 2 stones on 1)
place each stone with its length reaching well into the wall, not along the outside
pack coping stones as firmly as possible to cap the wall and tie the whole wall together
finish the entrances and wall ends with a well-built cheek end
The sides of the wall should slant evenly on both sides, creating an even ‘batter’ from a wide base to a narrower top of the wall. Avoid creating bulges or depressions as it weakens the wall and may cause collapse.
Once the stone wall boundary has been restored to a good condition, you can apply for Sustainable Farming Incentive actionBND1: Maintain dry stonewalls to maintain it.
What evidence do I need?
You must keep a map showing the location of any wall-side trees, saplings and stone features (you can use your Farm Environment Record) and provide it with your application.
You must keep photographs of the completed work and provide with your claim.
You must also keep and provide on request:
any consents or permissions connected with the work
receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
photographs of each length of wall to be restored before work starts
Read the record keeping and site visit requirements in theAgreement holder’s guide: Capital Grants, Higher Tier capital grants and Protection and Infrastructure grantsfor more information.
If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read the record keeping and site visit requirements in theCSHTagreement holder’s guide.
How much does BN12 pay?
Payment rate: £31.91
This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.