EIGHT parish boundary stones are to be installed around the boundaries of Ebrington as a lasting reminder of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Carved out of Cotswold stone and standing about 4ft tall, the monuments are thought to be the first new parish boundary stones to be erected in Gloucestershire in more than a century.

Stones will be erected on the parish’s boundaries with Quinton, Admington, Ilmington, Strettonon- Fosse, Mickleton, Chipping Campden and Blockley and will be carved with EIIR 2012 and the village name.

The stones have been donated by the Oat Hill Quarry, Temple Guiting, which is run by Paul Keyte, who lives in Paxford and has strong family ties with Ebrington.

Ebrington resident Tony Boyse, aged 67, came up with the idea to have a stone in each of the neighbouring parishes.

The Ebrington Diamond Jubilee Committee member said: “I just thought it’s a wonderful, unique and lasting way of commemorating the Queen’s Jubilee. They will be there permanently.

“I think they are the first parish boundary stones to be installed in Gloucestershire in 100 years.”

Carving for all the stones will cost about £4,000 which is being raised through donations from villagers. Residents can also pay £5 to sponsor a letter or a word – perhaps in memory of a loved one – or can sponsor a whole stone.

“We have been amazed by the generosity of people within the village,”

said Tony. “Everybody is being very enthusiastic.”

The stones at the boundaries of Mickleton and Admington will have a flat top and disabled access so people can have picnics on top and there will be walks devised for visitors between each of the stones.

It is hoped that they will be erected in the third week of May and the central stone in Ebrington will be officially unveiled on Saturday, June 2, during the Jubilee celebrations.

To make a donation, call Tony on 01386 593302 or e-mail boyse@tesco.net