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.



Friday, 23 August 2013

All mod cons

Well all that are necessary

like drains



so we now have a working toilet



sink and shower.



Very soon there will be nothing stoppin us from moving in...
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Sunday, 11 August 2013

We've got the power!!

Yesterday was quite a momentous occasion as we discarded the extension lead and plugged the radio in...

The second bedroom is now complete
 



and the kitchen is in the making

and I mean literally - as Melv has made the worktops
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Sunday, 4 August 2013

Bedrooms 1 and 2 nearly there

It won't be long before we are taking up residence - bedroom 1 is complete, all bright and breezy





glossed and with a fitted wardrobe






Bedroom 2 is following on fast behind

 
As a bedroom come office - a little more reserved!!!
 
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