Villagers in Avebury can no longer claim it to be the place where time stands still following the restoration of an historic clock.

The 18th century turret clock mounted on the stables at the entrance to Avebury Manor has been stuck at ten to four for many decades.

But now the ornate clock is keeping perfect time after the National Trust and its volunteers raised the money for it to be restored and, on Wednesday last week, it finally reached the hour that it had taken so many years to make.

Eleanor Eaton, visitor services manager for the National Trust at Avebury, said: “The clock was away for over a year being repaired but has now been brought back to Avebury and we are looking forward to many long years of service from it.”

The money to pay for the repair of the clock included donations from the Kennet Valley National Trust Association and a raffle run by volunteers.

The return of the clock was celebrated with a number of time-related events at Avebury, including Circles in Time, a photography competition to capture all aspects of Avebury at different times of year.

The 12 winning entries have been printed onto canvas and put on display in the village’s Stones Restaurant.