MORE information regarding the restoration of Wellington Monument will be available at a 'meet the experts' day. 

On Wednesday, May 30, interested residents can visit the tallest three-sided obelisk in the world to find out more about the up-coming works. 

The National Trust set plans in motion for ambitious £4million plans to restore the monument. 

The monument has been fenced off and closed to the public since 2008 because of the dangers of falling masonry.

The National Trust announced earlier this year that repair work to the most badly-damaged areas of the structure will be starting in spring 2019. 

Funding set-backs mean the trust still needs to find £2million to complete the works. 

Expert contractors and National Trust staff will be on hand from 10am until 1pm on May 30 to answer any questions and will also be conducting investigation work on this much-loved historic structure.

Last year Carrek, who specialise in the conservation of historic buildings, tested different grouts and mortars on samples of the monument’s stonework. The workers are returning next week to see how effective these trials have been, and their findings will inform the final repair work. As part of this, they will be unpicking and rebuilding sections of the wall.

Ken Evans, building surveyor at the National Trust, said: "We really enjoying talking to people about our project at the Wellington Monument, and sharing plans for its future.

"This open day is a great opportunity for visitors to see conservation in action and to ask any questions they may have about what we’re doing and why."