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Over one
hundred local people have been involved in the Landscape Origins
of the Wye Valley (LOWV) project so far, studying the history
and living fabric of the countryside in the 12 parishes which
make up the northern part of the
Wye Valley Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) between the Herefordshire
parishes of Fownhope and Bridstow. |
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The project
is a partnership between the local community and specialists.
Volunteers are being helped to learn various field-work,
research and collating skills. Sources include oral history, old
documents and newspapers, maps and photographs. It also uses
archaeological excavation, field survey and geophysics.
Underwater investigation has been conducted by
Ross Sub Aqua Club.
We are also analysing landscape history using overlays of old
and modern maps and aerial photographs. |
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Together we
are uncovering the hidden depths of the Wye Valley landscape
while enjoying hands-on field survey and archaeological
investigation. |
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| New volunteers
are always welcome to join in this project. Tasks for which we
would welcome help are listed on the
Project Tasks page. We would also like old photographs,
letters etc relating to the area. |
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the project will be published in a book due to be launched in
2007. |
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Current and coming
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Next LOWV events click
above for details... |
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Past events: |
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| Click to view some of
our past events |
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Settlements: |
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| The settlements in
the area are only rarely related to the parishes. Click to view
information on settlement patterns and types. |
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Recipes: |
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In the 18th century, although not
unknown, the potato was a fairly exotic vegetable. Here is a
recipe for a potato pudding and one for bread and butter pudding |
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Railways: |
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