The Somerset village of Stawell

Stawell is recorded in the Domesday Book. The name is thought to come from the Saxon words for 'Stoney Stream' or well and may allude to the pond at Ford Farm. Objects which lie in this water become encrusted with lime and the conditions are perfect for the creation of 'Tufa' a type of limestone which forms in close proximity to bodies of water with a high content of dissolved minerals. Tufa, a very light rock was used to make the vaults of Wells Cathedral. Mill Barn used to be part of Ford Farm and generated electricity to power the mill from that very stream and it too has some walls made from Tufa.



Wednesday, 7 December 2011

Great News - our planning permission has come through!!!

Today our architect phoned to say that the amendment to our planning permission has come through - which is brilliant news - we know what we will be doing this Christmas break!!
As optimistic as ever Melv has already set the target date for moving out of the caravan - April 27th - so watch this space...
Cheers - Happy Christmas!!
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