Wiltshire forum 25 room
Image by Chance
close
more_vert

I have been visiting this place on and off since I was a teenager as it is on just off a lane that runs between Chippenham, where I lived and Corsham where I went to school. On hot days, Rex, my old dog used to love splashing around in the small pool and stream, getting soaked through (mind you he would do that on cold days too!).

The area is a lovely and popular spot for a picnic (the power lines spoil it a bit though) but can become very boggy, especially if the cows are in the field so like the article says, bring your wellies!

The stars were in plentiful supply back in my younger days but seem to have become more difficult to find over the years as more and more people find out about the well. However, I would imagine all this rain has help 'loosen' them from the spring somewhat making finding them a little easier.

:o)

Drew, thanks for the kind words - what stayed with me was the account of 'folk memory' from someone quite young who, along with his wife, was passing it on to their own children. The fossils themselves are quite difficult to photograph without a camera a lot more sophisticated than mine because they are so tiny. I do have two or three though.

Scubi, a great personal account - thanks. I did hesitate to report on this place because of the risks involved in publicising any ancient site. As you will know though, unless you are 'a local' it isn't that easy to find and does involve either wading across a stream or jumping through a hedge a field or two away.

I hadn't heard of 'crinoids' before this visit.