A BID is being made to resurrect a vanished landmark.

The Six Stoupes were a group of standing stones on the top of Birk Brow, just off the A171, near Guisborough.

Over the years vandalism, accidental damage and the weather have taken their toll, leaving only one stone still standing.

The stones may originally have been installed by a kindly Victorian land owner creating work for unemployed locals.

Now an appeal is being launched, asking farmers and landowners to help to to recreate a replacement.

Peter Sotheran is chairman of Guisborough and Great Ayton Rotary Club's community service committee which is behind the move to restore The Six Stoupes.

He said: "We could buy fresh stone from a quarry but old weathered stone will be more in keeping with the location and the style of the remaining stone column.

"We would very much like to hear from any farmers or land owners who have redundant pillars that they are willing to donate to recreate this ancient monument.

"I am sure that there are a number of disused pillars, probably lying in the in heather or the long grass somewhere on the moors."

The club is looking for five or six old stone gate pillars, each about five or six feet long and about 12 to 15 inches square.

Transport and safe storage can be arranged until all the pieces are in place, ready for re-installation.