Category Archives: Archeology

EARLY DAYS

Posted on June 13, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

NATIONAL TRUST EXCURSION TO ASHRIDGE. “On Saturday, May 26th, the first of the summer excursions of members of the National Trust took place at Ashridge. Ninety members, accompanied by Mr. S. H. Hamer, the retiring secretary, and Mr. I). Macleod … Continue reading →

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Calling all Rangers

Posted on January 8, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Rangers have been invited to a meeting at the Visitor Centre on Friday 27th January at 2.00pm., which is a change from the original date of January 20th. The gathering will include a short walk around the Estate to view … Continue reading →

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The Flint Wallers Go Round the Bend

Posted on December 11, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

The end of October has brought the building season to an end,  and the completion of about 35 meters (some 40 yards) of flint wall, taking us round the bend in the Horseshoe Track. Having got round the bend in … Continue reading →

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A cautionary tale

Posted on November 29, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

A 2″ mortar tail fin found on Berkhamsted Common, and left by the British army seventy five years ago, reminds us of past activities. Collected as modern day litter it serves as a reminder of a quiet bucolic country life … Continue reading →

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