This Cache can be collected as
an individual Multi cache or as part of the circular Wellow Wood
Nature trail series. While the walk is very pleasant it can also
get very muddy after rain so walking boots or even Wellingtons are
recommended. And don’t forget to have a big breakfast
(see
GC1XTYN).
Quite interesting facts:
The earthwork known as George, Dyke marks the perimeter
of the original village of Wellow; over the years it has been the
subject of debate about its origins and purpose. There is however
no doubt both that it is ancient, and that a substantial proportion
of it is man-made, with the rest following the line of a stream
with even this more than likely deepened artificially. Part of the
dyke is a designated Ancient Monument; Because the Dyke is too
large, extensive and complex a structure to have been placed around
the village just to stop cattle straying, it is generally accepted
as being a defensive measure in what were dangerous and often
lawless times. To enclose the village completely like this must
have been a huge task even assisted by the natural advantage of the
stream course in places, and to embark on this type of project is
likely to have meant that the villagers perceived a clear threat of
personal attack, or, at the very least of losing their animals to
raiders. The unusual shape and size of the open space - which is
now called the Maypole Green - supports the concept of a community
prepared to defend its livelihood by moating their village and
enabling livestock to be brought within that moat and held in
safety on the green when necessary.
Next
Cache:
After finding the cache continue (Approx 190ft) to the
wooden bridge on your right. Cross the bridge and double back on
your self (Approx 100ft) following the edge of the field. Continue
following the north edge of the fields passing through 3 fields and
a gate next to some blackberry bushes.