Question for those who have climbed Silbury

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tjj Mar 22, 2013 22:17:44
Replying to harestonesdown

harestonesdown wrote:
tjj wrote:
Yes, I can see that - with the road going through it.
That's the one, unless anyone can suggest what else it may be.
Wasn't trying to pour cold water on it, having scrambled down the slope to the spring at the bottom I can say it 'feels' like a place of ancient importance - again the watery connection. Am I correct in remembering the spring feeds into an oxbow bend in the River Kennet giving the impression of a pool. Its a very atmospheric spot between the Sanctuary and Silbury.

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harestonesdown Mar 22, 2013 22:26:22
Replying to tjj

tjj wrote:
harestonesdown wrote:
tjj wrote:
Yes, I can see that - with the road going through it.
That's the one, unless anyone can suggest what else it may be.
Wasn't trying to pour cold water on it, having scrambled down the slope to the spring at the bottom I can say it 'feels' like a place of ancient importance - again the watery connection. Am I correct in remembering the spring feeds into an oxbow bend in the River Kennet giving the impression of a pool. Its a very atmospheric spot between the Sanctuary and Silbury.
I'm not sure june, each time i've been it's been overgrown with vicious nettles. :)