English Heritage associate.
The Rollright Stones are three groups of prehistoric standing stones in rural Oxfordshire. Next to the lay-by is the King’s Men stone circle, around the edge of the field are the stones of the Whispering Knights burial chamber, and across the road from the lay-by is the single King’s Stone. All the stones look heavily eroded.
The large stone circle, restored in the 19th century, is thought to be a ritual circle, and the Knights are the remains of a funeral barrow. The stones represent 2000 years of Neolithic and Bronze Age development. There are other relics, not visible to the untrained eye, in the area.
The site is owned by the Rollright Trust, and there is a charge of £1 for admission. Refreshments, toilet, guidebook and postcards are available at Wyatts Farm Shop, about a mile away by car in the direction of Great Rollright.
Day: 26 May 2013
Daylesford Organic Farm, Gloucestershire
I visited Daylesford Organic Farm on the occasion of their recent summer Open day, mainly because my sister wanted to go and my nephew works there. The farm has a fairly high publicity profile, being featured on the ITV “Saturday Farm” cookery series. Daylesford farms several thousand acres in Gloucestershire and had herds of cattle and sheep including rare breeds. There is also a market garden. At the farm site are several retail outlets including a delicatessen, cafe and other onsite facilities such as a health spa and couture shop. One has only to glance at the buildings to see that a lot of money has been invested here (Daylesford is backed by the Bamford (JCB) empire). Don’t come here if you are looking for BOGOF bargains – the food is priced for people who have loads of money, or want to give themselves a pesticide-free treat.
For details of what they do, and the various associated companies and outlets, check their website.