Hares caught short (of the full hour)
HM whips the Circle to a frenzy of enthusiasm
On-On to the crock of gold
Uppards they climbed...
...to a sweet spot for a giant bug hotel
It's Timewarp Time again
(Hint: click/tap)
H5 welcomes visitor Flying Solo, newbee Christine & 2nd-timer Iain
Group down-down, including Bangers for unlocked-ism
A confused Subby and a fancy-dress elf
...according to RA Knobber
Lulu worried who the cock might go to
On this last, late Monday run, the RA did a good job and we had sunshine and a rainbow.
We set off from the Motte and Bailey, headed on past the Fox, ran past the duck pond. We entered the grassy field near the church where most Hashers took an unmarked shortcut across the meadow, not taking in the historic Motte and Bailey sign by the church. The back hare noted the lack of interest in this historic place, so here are the facts:
'Several important prehistoric, Roman and Anglo-Saxon sites are known in Pirton, but it is for the medieval (AD1066-1500) monuments that the village is especially noted. The most famous is the Motte and Bailey castle, known as 'Toot Hill' (meaning "look out"). This comprises a large earth mound (the motte) with a water-filled ditch and two outer, defence areas (the baileys). The Grade 1 Listed parish church of St. Mary, which dates from the 11th century, also lies within one of the castle baileys. To the south east of the castle and church is a large grassed area known as 'The Bury' which contains the earthwork remains of the now deserted part of the ancient village of Pirton. Long depressions are clearly visible which were once the streets of the old village and the areas of raised ground indicate the position of the houses. The site of the ancient village also extends to and can be seen in the field on the far side of Walnut Tree Road'.
The pack headed across The Bury, across a main road and up the incline towards a H-check. Run backs were honoured, the short cut was taken up by Golden Globes, Blowers and late comer Nik-Nak. Laste also was Subby, who managed to catch up on higher ground. Lost Cause never caught up, but did his own Hash event in the village.
A view check was admired. Captain found the hidden sweets in the log pile - a big bug house?
On On down the hill back to the pub before the darkness fell. The sun set at 20.15, but the last rays guided us back safely. Down downs awarded, H5 welcomed visiting Flying Solo, newbee Christine & 2nd-timer Iain.
On On
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Monday 26 August 16.00 at the The Cross Keys, Cranfield MK43 0JB