Local man William Bell from Bowston was the top man winning the Professional Class, and Longsleddale young farmer Michael Todd took two prizes with second place in the Novice Class and winning the overall best Junior Trophy.

Awarding the prizes Sir James Cropper, Lord Lieutenant for Cumbria said: ‘I want to thank Friends of the Lake District and the Dry Stone Walling Association for helping to keep our wonderful countryside skills alive. Walls are such an vital piece of the jigsaw in Cumbria's landscape.'

Master craftsmen Andrew Loudon of Coniston and Stephen Harrison from Ingleton were the judges.

Sponsors for the competition were: Wilf's Café, Hawkshead Brewery and landowner John Nicoll.

Competition Results:

CLASS 1 - Professional:
First - William Bell (Bowston),
Second - Edward Park (Crook),
Third - Richard Rennie (Carlisle).
Best Footings (foundation stones) - Edward Park, Best Cams (top stones) - Richard Rennie.

CLASS 2 - Intermediate:
First - Keith Golding (Crosby Ravensworth),
Second - John Hulbert (Leeds)
Third - Shaun Whelpdale (Carlisle).
Best Footings - Chris Walling, Best Cams - Keith Golding.

CLASS 3 - Novices:
First - Wayne Putley (Lancaster),
Second - Michael Todd (Longsleddale) and Best Junior,
Third - Bob Bond (Bolton-le-Sands).
Best Footings - Bob Bond, Best Cams - Steven Rennie.

Veterans: First - George Allonby (Penrith),
Second - Ray Babb (Broughton-in-Furness),
Third - John Stoddart (Coniston).
Best Footings - George Allonby, Best Cams - John Stoddart.

See Damon Peacock's video of the competition here.

Photos from the competition are on our Facebook page.