Weekend Wanderings

With the next weekend almost upon me, I thought I better get last weekends efforts posted! All from north wiltshire on a bimble round in the sunshine..

Abandoned van

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Doorway at St Matthews church Rowde. Probably on the site of an original Saxon parish mentioned in the Domesday book (11th century), when the parish had a population of 100-120. Enough to warrant "eight plough teams of eight oxen each, four of these operated by slaves". Rowde is an olde English name meaning "Reedy place".

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bishops Cannings. Also on the site of a probable Saxon church, with parts of the current church dating to the 12th century.

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Kennet and Avon canal.

One of the ancient oaks at Postern Hill, Savernake. Home of the Big Belly Oak which is thought to be over 1000 years old. According to legend if you dance around it naked you can summon the devil - although I think you are more likely to meet him, than summon him, as it's right next to a busy main road!