Thanks to Brenda and David
for running the meeting due to my absence!
Jenny is working on St James Cottage , later named
Wimsheet. She outlined where the cottage was which was on the Curscombe road
near the sharp bend and after the stream bridge. She had rules out most options
of it being linked to Prince James. Can Geoff check if it is marked on any old maps
Brenda is still working on the Parr cottages, Alan
reported on stories associated with Long Linney and Rutts lane. George is interested in Article 39 of the C of E. Bob offered help with any project work
David reported on the nature of Church graffiti and how
it was the only record of the poor in
our churches, all other memorials were of and for the wealthy.
Will has being doing some more detecting at Windmill
Hill, sadly no major finds.
The Group all seem happy to have a meeting in August, so
I have booked the Nog Inn for Thursday 4th August at 8 pm.
Chris Saunders is leading a project to get the Patteson’s
Cross Memorial repaired, there will be a fund raising event in Feniton Church
on Friday 23rd Sept at 7:00 pm
