Thank you for this. There really is nothing like walking in the footsteps of our ancestors. I have long been fascinated by the old Robin Hood ballads. If you'd like to chat about them visit the Robin Hood's Merry Men Facebook group. Maybe I'll meet Adrian at a storytelling event in Sherwood Forest!
Thanks Adrian for bring back such lovely memories-we did the same walk way back in 1990. Historians are always used too being up to there knees in mud. ! Glad you didn`t fall in the river. ! lol.
Adrian, a question for you. Is the route to the north from Bothamsall of the Kings Road known ? Did it run to Blythe, Tickhill via Bawtry to get to Doncaster ?
It ran up to merge with the modern route towards Apleyhead. I would think then from Blyth to Bawtry but there were several routes on other sections so probably on this one too.
@@pilgrimsandprophets I'll check it out for sure 👍 I noticed a couple of links were dead in the video description (just in case it helps), many thanks, Steve
Have you ever been to Luds Church in Staffordshire? Amazing place. Also good and not too far away is Rowtor Rocks in Derbyshire. Lot of history and legends about both those places.
I’ve lived in this area for many years. Now overseas. I must have driven past the bridle path sign many many times. Certainly made me want to check mit out when I return to see family. Covid free days coming hopefully.
I always wondered why the Norman invaders would bother to build a castle/fortification at Bothamsall. Now it's clear. It was to control the very important river crossing and route used North and South along the Kings Road. Thanks for the history lesson and I'm looking at all the other ancient ways connecting the route. Like Crookford Waters.
@@neiljessop3510 In the middle of what became the decoy. I did a facebook post on it a while ago. I'm hoping to get landowner permission to visit the site one day.....
Conjure alders woods Bridge kings highway under water for years now.but manage to wade through it with push bike today about worse 3 1/2 foot most of way leading towards robins hood caves.wet through but engoyed and had a beer at the caves..nice un the end.both rivers need dredging dredging asap.to the west of both rivers joining.bout time environmental people spent some money down there.cos nobody can get through bikers walkers or horse riding😢 ta
Very interesting. Thank you!
great video mate, very informative
Very interesting 😀 loved this. Thank u
Thank you for this. There really is nothing like walking in the footsteps of our ancestors. I have long been fascinated by the old Robin Hood ballads. If you'd like to chat about them visit the Robin Hood's Merry Men Facebook group. Maybe I'll meet Adrian at a storytelling event in Sherwood Forest!
fantastic video
Very interesting Adrian thank you.
Thanks Rick!
Another excellent video Adrian - right up my street ! - Thanks very much
Thanks Gary, we enjoyed making it apart from the mud......
Nice to see my grandmother Jessy Hudson and her brothers Jack and Vaughn make an appearance in the video, outside the rock houses in Mansfield.
Good to know that people know the names of those in old photos!
Thanks Adrian for bring back such lovely memories-we did the same walk way back in 1990. Historians are always used too being up to there knees in mud. ! Glad you didn`t fall in the river. ! lol.
Actually the cameraman fell in the mud on the way back; luckily I was carrying the camera!
Adrian, a question for you. Is the route to the north from Bothamsall of the Kings Road known ? Did it run to Blythe, Tickhill via Bawtry to get to Doncaster ?
It ran up to merge with the modern route towards Apleyhead. I would think then from Blyth to Bawtry but there were several routes on other sections so probably on this one too.
Fascinating and as a local photographer you've inspired me to widen my area even farther North - Sub +1
There are lots of great places in Bassetlaw - our book 'People & Places of Bassetlaw North Notts' will tell you more!
@@pilgrimsandprophets I'll check it out for sure 👍 I noticed a couple of links were dead in the video description (just in case it helps), many thanks, Steve
@@StevePikePhoto Thanks I will check it out, or get my tech chap to do anyway!
Have you ever been to Luds Church in Staffordshire? Amazing place. Also good and not too far away is Rowtor Rocks in Derbyshire. Lot of history and legends about both those places.
Yes I have been to Lud's Church a few times. Must go back again!
Yes, we went there many years ago!
I’ve lived in this area for many years. Now overseas. I must have driven past the bridle path sign many many times. Certainly made me want to check mit out when I return to see family. Covid free days coming hopefully.
Bring some decent footwear though!
I always wondered why the Norman invaders would bother to build a castle/fortification at Bothamsall. Now it's clear. It was to control the very important river crossing and route used North and South along the Kings Road. Thanks for the history lesson and I'm looking at all the other ancient ways connecting the route. Like Crookford Waters.
Yes, good point, it is quite close to the crossing. It is also forgotten that there was a castle at Haughton.
@@pilgrimsandprophets Really ! Is it know exactly where it was situated ?
@@neiljessop3510 In the middle of what became the decoy. I did a facebook post on it a while ago. I'm hoping to get landowner permission to visit the site one day.....
@@neiljessop3510 IN the middle of the wood near Decoy House. Try Google satellite view.
Conjure alders woods Bridge kings highway under water for years now.but manage to wade through it with push bike today about worse 3 1/2 foot most of way leading towards robins hood caves.wet through but engoyed and had a beer at the caves..nice un the end.both rivers need dredging dredging asap.to the west of both rivers joining.bout time environmental people spent some money down there.cos nobody can get through bikers walkers or horse riding😢 ta