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.



Saturday, 14 January 2012

A week's progress

We have started the footings for the other two veggie plots, thanks to Melv's brother-in-law, Doey. Melv has removed the concrete lintel from above the second set of patio doors and has started to block in the sliding door behind, where there Will now be a window.
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  1. millsmob15 January 2012 at 11:27

    HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU BOTH!!! Woweeeeee you 2 are busy-what on earth are you going to plant in those enormous veg plots??!!!Sal - we are impressed with your block work-did you have your glasses on??!! Love Fran etc. xxx

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