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NEWS & EVENTS Report on an evaluation and survey on one of two limekilns at Prestow Wood, Wrington undergoing stabilisation and conservation repair. The west kiln is a mid- 19th century semi industrial structure burning lime roughly from c1850 - c1920. The work revealed that the kiln has cheek walls with a possible roofed structure before the kiln, and a ramp behind, for the easier movement of charge to the combustion chamber. Open Report Report on a documentary study on Woodspring Priory including the not generally acknowledged work of Roland Paul, initial study / publication of the post-dissolution ‘hospital for maimed soldiers’ and two (over)development proposals which would have resulted in very different landscapes at Woodspring and Sand Bay. Open Report Report on a documentary and photographic study of the remnant of Litton churchyard cross which is constantly wrongly identified as a “font” Open Report Report on a geophysical survey and site recording at Rose Cottage, a deserted farmstead at Kingston Seymour. There is a standing gable wall, with earthworks and rubble heaps of a dwelling abandoned around 1900. There are hints that its origins may be earlier than the probable pre-1800 of the cartographical and documentary evidence. Open Report Report on documentary and photographic research into the Church of St John the Baptist, Churchill. Part 1 covers the inside the church (nave, aisles and chancel) and records a wealth of interesting memorials and roof bosses. Open Report Report on documentary and photographic research into the Church of St John the Baptist, Churchill. Part 2 covers the vestry, porch and outside the church and records a wealth of interesting features including memorials, effigies and gargoyles. Open Report

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ALL STEAM AHEAD Three teams are now surveying on a Thursday. If you would you like to join us please send an e-mail to ycccart@gmail.com