Re: Swallowhead springs? | Forum — The Modern Antiquarian

Chance Dec 2, 2007 03:28:17

Replying to starfury

starfury wrote:

Has something happened at Swallowhead springs?

I've seen a few vague reports of some damage or vandalism there, and i dont mean the clouties etc :)

Does anyone know anything?

Rumours of the willow tree being cut down are unfounded. I was up at Swallowhead Springs on the eve of Samhain (November 1st) 2007 and apart from some damage to the left hand side, it was ok. The Ash tree that stood by the side of it was deemed to be diseased and the farmer chopped it down.

http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/64707/images/swallowhead_springs.html?stream=user

The rivers authority had asked for the vegetation on the banks to be cut back. The farmer has also cleaned up the area and erected new fences. Access will be through a gate at the end of the stepping stones. It's his land and he has the right to do what he chose’s. There has been talk of building some steps down to the river. The access via the area in front of the spring can be very slimy.

There has been some grumbling about the new "goddess" figure which has appeared over the summer. Being life size, she appears very surreal.

http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/64706/images/swallowhead_springs.html?stream=latest

I can't really complain about putting stuff there as I put up another set of Tibetan prayer flags each year. At least they will bio degrade over time.

starfury Dec 2, 2007 07:58:07

Replying to Chance

I had visions of the the cloutie tree be chopped down. I know from what i've read that this still might happen, which would a real sod :(

Thanks for the pics, its nice to see the place is kind of intact.....

Andy >>>>>------------------------------

nigelswift Dec 2, 2007 08:34:35

Replying to Chance

There has been some grumbling about the new "goddess" figure which has appeared over the summer. Being life size, she appears very surreal.
http://www.themodernantiquaria [...]ead_springs.html?stream=latest

Breath in, breath out :

What a nice tasteful thing to leave there, so kind.

tjj Dec 2, 2007 09:02:05

Replying to Chance

I have said before on this forum that I am a 'live and let live' sort of person. However, not wishing to disrespect anyone's particular beliefs, I find the fact that someone has placed a 'goddess' figure at Swallowhead Spring repellent.

Surely the 'Goddess' imagery is that of Mother Earth as the great provider, as such incorporating all life and not to be reduced to the humanised form of a blue-eyed female.

If you are out there and it is your 'goddess' please take it away.