Marshfield, South Gloucestershire, its Name and its Springs, Part One

These history walk videos are about the English landscape in and around the south west of England (though I make the odd foray into Wales). I often use ancient charters (such as Saxon charters) to give me insight into the way the landscape was viewed in the past.
But it is not the Saxons that interest me the most (though they do) but the prehistoric world and its ancient monuments, trackways and ditches.
#Archaeology #oldenglishcharters #antiquarians #historywalks #britishhistory

[@chitraprints]

Wonderful to see the lambs. The Black sheep too! :) :) x

[@AllotmentFox]

He's right here!

[@vincerussett7922]

Interesting. Try getting hold of a copy of 'Marshfield' the history and archaeology of a Cotswold village (Avon CC 1985): there's a lot of discussion of the archaeology and placenames in there. Have a look at Tedswell in western Marshfield (Aet Eddes wella 931: Cold Ashton boundary charter) for a pre-Norman name. Lovely to see Marshfield again: we spent three years fieldwalking and so on before I wrote the book. Ironically, the bit of Marshfield around the Doncombe Brook was one bit we weren't given permission to walk at the time, so its good to see it. Good luck! from Vince Russett

[@AllotmentFox]

A professional! I previously did parts of the Cold Ashton charter but didn’t do the eastern boundary because-I am ashamed to say it-I just wasn’t fit enough to get up those hills. Since then I have developed an interest in old names of streams, rivers and springs so this looks up my street. Immediately north of Marshfield is Nettleton, a Saxon charter that I haven’t seen cracked by anyone. I don’t suppose you found any useful field names etc, on that boundary? Thanks for watching!

[@user-mp4mo4fj5u]

Nice to start with an interview with a group of locals. Any chance of a translation of the conversation. Another excellent video Tom. Cheers

[@AllotmentFox]

They were particularly cute. I nearly sat down, the peace of that valley made me smile. Thanks for watching!

[@thebeatentrack156]

Another one up for the KZbin Antiquarian but as you say 'they don't tread the land'. Definately with you on this one, its about time the EPNS invited you along with your notebook. I know they've generally done a fantastic job but your calling this stuff out and it should be rectified, hats off to you 😊

[@AllotmentFox]

To be fair, it was the EPNS that proposed this, I was simply trying to provethem right. I have considered doing Somerset and sending it to them. Could you do 5he missing chapter on Hampshire?

[@thebeatentrack156]

@@AllotmentFox 🤣Not a chance, I'll leave that to those that know. You should do it 😊

[@alexandrasmith4393]

Feld as in veldt ?

[@AllotmentFox]

They’re both West Germanic languages. I’ve no idea but …