Another interesting video on part of the West Country that I know nothing about! You must do a lot of research on these obscure locations Paul, certainly worth it as we find out about these fascinating locations. Hearing the story about the Typhoon crash reminds me of a similar story closer to home. On 28th May 1944, a Typhoon aircraft crashed in Yelverton, in Dartmoor. It had taken off from RAF Harrowbeer and unfortunately clipped the Church in Yelverton and span out of control and crashed. Both stories remind us all of the debt we owe to that generation. 😔
Ah, I know the RAF Harrowbeer tea rooms (Knightstone) on the old airfield by Roborough Rock well - I used to live in Mainstone, and I got married at Bickleigh Church. I think they were the old watch office. I seem to remember the story about that tragedy there too. I think it was orignially going to be the site of Plymouth's airport, but it was deemed to be too foggy. It was originally going to be RAF Yelverton, but it sounds similar to Yeovilton, nr Yeovil. Yes, indeed; we certainly do owe a lot of debt to those airmen who braved so much and some paid the ultimate price. Thank you! Paul
Yes, I am doing the Geo Park Way (which goes over May Hill) from Bridgnorth to Gloucester, but I have only done the first leg to Highley so far, due to poor weather, flooding and other projects. I hope to start again early in the springtime, if not before. Glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers, Paul
Wow! Very very interesting and historical area Paul. Perhaps your video exposure of the area might lead to more interest and a possible long overdue archaeological dig. Also, Thank you for all the wonderful video libraries. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.👍
Churches are just a fascinating window into our past. The date of 1694 on the large stone outside against the wall was a good find and rare that it's still readable. I've not seen a metal grave stone before, very unusual and another great find. It's possible that the deceased might have been a blacksmith, and possible that it was made for them. The parish records might hold the answer. Interesting earthworks and those two air crashes.
As soon as i saw the opening shot of the Parish Room I knew exactly where you were visiting today 😊. Was going to tell you about the metal detectorists finds when you beat me to it. Many of these can be seen in the displays in the Market House in Newent although this is only open on weekend afternoons during the Summer months as it is manned by volunteers (like me!). Learnt more about the history of Taynton, which is virtually my doorstep, from your vlog than from living in the area. As you say this is a forgotten corner of Gloucestershire despite being famous for the Dymock Poets and the wild daffodils.
What a mysterious place - much of which seems to have been destroyed or buried underground. There are some details, including a 19C map and archive photographs in British History Online, but as you say, the rich finds of metal detectorists, suggest there might also be much more of archaeological interest beneath those rough pastures. Thank you for a very informative and enjoyable video.
Thank you Paul. I enjoyed this posting. I too haven't seen a metal grave marker before. You would think it would deteriorate. I did a little digging and I found 18 burials for 1869 in Taynton, in the Gloucestershire records. Ellen Dorney aged 15 on 27th Feb 1869, baptised as Frances Ellen. Then in 1870 Fanny Dorner, her sister, was buried on 12th May. Their Parents were John born c1819 in Newent and Elizabeth Brooks born c 1819 in Highnam, married at Wotton in 1840 and they had 8 children that I could find. John was a thatcher. Could the name Rain be Fanny. Does any of this tie up with what YOU SAW at the grave. Thank you and "Happy Christmas!"
Yes, that's brilliant! Sorry, I didn't have time to do much research after I had filmed this, so I really appreciate you taking the time and trouble to do it. Yes, I think that is exactly right. Apart from Ellen Dorney, a lot of the rest of the writing was hard to make out - so I think what you have found is on the money. Brilliant! Merry Christmas to you too! Paul
Such sad tales in this area- it looks like your theory of Taynton being destroyed during the Civil War War is correct as on your map there are hardly any buildings marked but it was mentioned in the Domesday Book and earlier. The only thing you can say re the planes coming down is at least the area was remote with hardly any habitation- so sorry that you lost a relative in similar circumstances nearby. Thanks Paul!
Superb video Paul. What surprises me is that no archlogical dig has taken place around the two sites you showed us. Surely someorgsnisation like Time Team or a univercity should investigate. Maybe liar might provide more information. Your research into this village must be commended. Very interesting.
Thank you so much Michael! Glad you enjoyed it. It is amazing that there has been no full dig around there. The cheapest LIDAR I can find is £5,000 for a basic survey! There are some free sites online that have rudimentary LIDAR maps, and, although some cover part of Taynton, they don't cover Swan Tump. I love to find places like this in the Westcountry which are largerly unknown, even to other people who live in the same county. For every St. Ives and Castle Coombe there is a Taynton! Another commentator on here, who volunteers at Newent Museum, said that many of the metal deterorists who have dug here, have put the finds in the Mueseum - I will have to try and have a look at that. Thanks again Michael. Paul
Thank you Lee! Glad you have enjoyed my posts this year. I hope to be filming again on both Boxing Day and (very early on) New Year's Day all being well. Cheers, Paul
Mornin' Paul, What this one lacked in Swans more than made up for it in mysteries!! Good decision to go and have a look more closely, the OS map almost invites you to do so. Well worth doing and I'm glad you could gain access. I think a lidar image might give a little more visibility to what was there. I'm really not sure where or how you obtain these. By the looks of things the metal detector club are piecing together some of its history, maybe one day this will be more easily available on other platforms. Some interesting stories relating to the area all excellently narrated. You couldn't have had a better backdrop than that tree growing out of the bank of that ditch. I'll wish you a very merry Christmas here Paul. Have a great time. All the best!! PS: Just been browsing the metal detector site, a real mine of information or a detector of information!!
Thank you Jan. Yes, there was another plane crash not too far away which involved my maternal grand-father's brother; I told the story about that in another video a while ago now. It is heart wrenching what they gave for our freedom. There is so much history around - and still, often, evidence of it on the ground. Take care, Paul
Another interesting video on part of the West Country that I know nothing about! You must do a lot of research on these obscure locations Paul, certainly worth it as we find out about these fascinating locations. Hearing the story about the Typhoon crash reminds me of a similar story closer to home. On 28th May 1944, a Typhoon aircraft crashed in Yelverton, in Dartmoor. It had taken off from RAF Harrowbeer and unfortunately clipped the Church in Yelverton and span out of control and crashed. Both stories remind us all of the debt we owe to that generation. 😔
Ah, I know the RAF Harrowbeer tea rooms (Knightstone) on the old airfield by Roborough Rock well - I used to live in Mainstone, and I got married at Bickleigh Church. I think they were the old watch office.
I seem to remember the story about that tragedy there too. I think it was orignially going to be the site of Plymouth's airport, but it was deemed to be too foggy. It was originally going to be RAF Yelverton, but it sounds similar to Yeovilton, nr Yeovil.
Yes, indeed; we certainly do owe a lot of debt to those airmen who braved so much and some paid the ultimate price.
Thank you!
Paul
I was told that plane hit the church in Yelverton as the tower is smaller I noticed. Lots of remains of buildings up there.
Nice video Paul😊
Lovely to see May Hill, looking forward to seeing that video. Great video, what a fascinating place and no idea there was so much history
Yes, I am doing the Geo Park Way (which goes over May Hill) from Bridgnorth to Gloucester, but I have only done the first leg to Highley so far, due to poor weather, flooding and other projects. I hope to start again early in the springtime, if not before.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Cheers,
Paul
Wow! Very very interesting and historical area Paul. Perhaps your video exposure of the area might lead to more interest and a possible long overdue archaeological dig. Also, Thank you for all the wonderful video libraries. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.👍
Churches are just a fascinating window into our past. The date of 1694 on the large stone outside against the wall was a good find and rare that it's still readable. I've not seen a metal grave stone before, very unusual and another great find. It's possible that the deceased might have been a blacksmith, and possible that it was made for them. The parish records might hold the answer.
Interesting earthworks and those two air crashes.
Hi Paul nice video looked a nice sunny day , and have a good weekend 👌
As soon as i saw the opening shot of the Parish Room I knew exactly where you were visiting today 😊. Was going to tell you about the metal detectorists finds when you beat me to it. Many of these can be seen in the displays in the Market House in Newent although this is only open on weekend afternoons during the Summer months as it is manned by volunteers (like me!). Learnt more about the history of Taynton, which is virtually my doorstep, from your vlog than from living in the area. As you say this is a forgotten corner of Gloucestershire despite being famous for the Dymock Poets and the wild daffodils.
Really interesting Paul, have a great Christmas, Best wishes Darren👍👍👍
What a mysterious place - much of which seems to have been destroyed or buried underground. There are some details, including a 19C map and archive photographs in British History Online, but as you say, the rich finds of metal detectorists, suggest there might also be much more of archaeological interest beneath those rough pastures. Thank you for a very informative and enjoyable video.
Thank you Paul. I enjoyed this posting. I too haven't seen a metal grave marker before. You would think it would deteriorate. I did a little digging and I found 18 burials for 1869 in Taynton, in the Gloucestershire records. Ellen Dorney aged 15 on 27th Feb 1869, baptised as Frances Ellen. Then in 1870 Fanny Dorner, her sister, was buried on 12th May. Their Parents were John born c1819 in Newent and Elizabeth Brooks born c 1819 in Highnam, married at Wotton in 1840 and they had 8 children that I could find. John was a thatcher. Could the name Rain be Fanny. Does any of this tie up with what YOU SAW at the grave. Thank you and "Happy Christmas!"
Yes, that's brilliant!
Sorry, I didn't have time to do much research after I had filmed this, so I really appreciate you taking the time and trouble to do it.
Yes, I think that is exactly right. Apart from Ellen Dorney, a lot of the rest of the writing was hard to make out - so I think what you have found is on the money. Brilliant!
Merry Christmas to you too!
Paul
Such sad tales in this area- it looks like your theory of Taynton being destroyed during the Civil War War is correct as on your map there are hardly any buildings marked but it was mentioned in the Domesday Book and earlier. The only thing you can say re the planes coming down is at least the area was remote with hardly any habitation- so sorry that you lost a relative in similar circumstances nearby. Thanks Paul!
Superb video Paul. What surprises me is that no archlogical dig has taken place around the two sites you showed us. Surely someorgsnisation like Time Team or a univercity should investigate. Maybe liar might provide more information.
Your research into this village must be commended. Very interesting.
Thank you so much Michael!
Glad you enjoyed it.
It is amazing that there has been no full dig around there.
The cheapest LIDAR I can find is £5,000 for a basic survey! There are some free sites online that have rudimentary LIDAR maps, and, although some cover part of Taynton, they don't cover Swan Tump.
I love to find places like this in the Westcountry which are largerly unknown, even to other people who live in the same county. For every St. Ives and Castle Coombe there is a Taynton!
Another commentator on here, who volunteers at Newent Museum, said that many of the metal deterorists who have dug here, have put the finds in the Mueseum - I will have to try and have a look at that.
Thanks again Michael.
Paul
Interesting cheers for posting Paul.Thank you for all your posts this year have a great Christmas 👍👍👍🎄
Thank you Lee!
Glad you have enjoyed my posts this year.
I hope to be filming again on both Boxing Day and (very early on) New Year's Day all being well.
Cheers,
Paul
Mornin' Paul, What this one lacked in Swans more than made up for it in mysteries!!
Good decision to go and have a look more closely, the OS map almost invites you to do so. Well worth doing and I'm glad you could gain access.
I think a lidar image might give a little more visibility to what was there. I'm really not sure where or how you obtain these. By the looks of things the metal detector club are piecing together some of its history, maybe one day this will be more easily available on other platforms.
Some interesting stories relating to the area all excellently narrated. You couldn't have had a better backdrop than that tree growing out of the bank of that ditch.
I'll wish you a very merry Christmas here Paul. Have a great time.
All the best!!
PS: Just been browsing the metal detector site, a real mine of information or a detector of information!!
History is all around you just have to make an effort to search for it. Sad about all the airmen who lost their lives.
Thank you Jan.
Yes, there was another plane crash not too far away which involved my maternal grand-father's brother; I told the story about that in another video a while ago now. It is heart wrenching what they gave for our freedom.
There is so much history around - and still, often, evidence of it on the ground.
Take care,
Paul