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The Maypole, Alconbury, Huntingdonshire

Posted on September 27, 2016 by noynafox

Maypole (removed): OS Reference Number – TL 18554 75972 Getting Here Maypole Square forms the junction of High Street, Church Way and Chapel Street in the centre of the village. Archaeology & History The Alconbury Maypole had passed out of living … Continue reading →

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The Maypole Tree, Little Paxton, Huntingdonshire

Posted on September 13, 2016 by noynafox

Maypole & Ritual Tree (destroyed): OS Grid Reference – TL 18831 62757 Getting Here The road layout of the village has changed since the destruction of the Tree, but its approximate position was on the north side of the present High … Continue reading →

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Old Red Well, Knapwell, Huntingdonshire

Posted on December 25, 2014 by pixyledpublications

Healing Well: OS Grid Reference – TL 3381 6300 Also Known as: Red Well Getting Here If you wish to find it park the car at the church and follow the footpath beside the church and after crossing the stream … Continue reading →