Britford’s water management and lost medieval landscape. A walk with Hadrian Cook.

A circular walk with Hadrian Cook, starting at Bridge Farm and finishing there with a cream  tea. The interest in Britford village (and former historic Manor) is often overshadowed by other points of interest in our area. This sometime royal manor located at a fording point on the River Avon has a church of great historic interest, including Anglo-Saxon features and re-used Roman tiles. Many will know of Britford for its Navigation canal and operational watermeadows that are of national significance. These modifications of the river and its floodplain, largely seventeenth century, were predated by enclosed common land that may have included a ‘Lammas Meadow’ and probable deer park associated with the Manor House. Development of the modern village plan will be discussed.

A handout will be provided on the day.

Meet: Britford Farm Shop carpark    Parking: in the carpark at Britford Farm Shop  OS Grid SU156 283

Start time: 2.00pm

Duration:  Allow 2 hours followed by cream tea at Britford Farm Shop. Walk about 4km (3 miles)

Tickets: £6.50 Bookings through Eventbrite BRITFORD’S WATER MANAGEMENT AND LOST MEDIEVAL LANDSCAPE

There would be an additional £9.00 charge for tea if required.