Kammer
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Calling morfe
Sep 20, 2004, 15:00
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I was looking at this photo...
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/25337
...and I wondered where the delightful name 'Whimble' comes from. Also, do you know a grid reference for this hill?
Is the hill in your photo the same as this one?
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/16685
I thought this hill might be 'Burfa Camp' (approx. SO284610) but I suspect I might be wrong.
K x
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wideford
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Re: Calling morfe
Sep 21, 2004, 10:51
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http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/post/25340 and still no NGR
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wideford
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Re: Calling morfe - NGR to 6 figures
Sep 21, 2004, 11:06
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SO205626 and for the archaeology on RCAHMW several 8-figure sites on/about the hill
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Kammer
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Re: Calling morfe
Sep 21, 2004, 11:15
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Isn't it SO205626 (or has someone added that since your post).
I'm going to have to go back and take a look at these hills to figure out which one is which.
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morfe
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Re: Calling morfe
Sep 21, 2004, 12:10
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Hi Kammer, I'm a bit confused by that picture you linked with the hill visible thru the tree (not confused by the technique, just can't place the view/hill in question!)
It doesn't look like the Whimble (and I can't remember a tree so close to the 4 stones between themselves and the Whimble) so it may well be Burfa Camp, which would be across the lane in a sightline, where there are the nearest trees to the stones.
http://www.soukosdesigns.force9.co.uk/800x600/recreation/localhistory/pages/kinnerton-history.htm
Look at the small pic bottom right of the page linked above to see the almost identical Burfa view in your referenced cutout pic. So Burfa itiswas!
hmmm, etymology of 'Whimble' has had me stumped for ages.
In the absence of older spellings, it's fishing about in the dark somewhat. Would like to see older maps. Hmm, will look at old-maps when it's back up.
Literally speaking, 'wimble' described a hole-boring tool, gimlet, auger etc.
'whimble straw' is mentioned, and thare families of Whimble and Wimble.
Will get back to you.
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morfe
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Re: Calling morfe
Sep 21, 2004, 12:23
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Sorry about the rushed message and long link.
In short, your questioned hill is Burfa, the one in my pic were the Whimble and Bache Hills.
Still can't find old maps, any links appreciated.
Onwards :-)
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Kammer
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Re: Calling morfe
Sep 21, 2004, 12:24
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Thanks Morfe. That's really interesting.
Do you reckon this photo from the Soukos Designs web site is the Kinnerton Court Stone II?
http://www.soukosdesigns.force9.co.uk/800x600/recreation/localhistory/images/kin-stone2.jpg
I've tried finding this stone twice now, with no luck. Have you seen it before? The description of the un-named stone on the page you posted is also useful.
Strangely there's no mention of the Hindwell Stone.
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morfe
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Re: Calling morfe
Sep 21, 2004, 12:43
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"Do you reckon this photo from the Soukos Designs web site is the Kinnerton Court Stone II?"
I really couldn't say, have never seen it, I need to get back there soon now that the winter is coming, much better views etc and less grubbing around in foliage :-)
Interesting point about the area, 'Bache Hill' (sighted by the four stones) used to be called 'Badland' or 'Badlands' up until recently in history. Still need to track down old name of Whible. I'm still amazed at the lack of research done in the Vale of Radnor, it's such a mindblowing place.
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wideford
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Re: Calling morfe
Sep 21, 2004, 13:51
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Yes, I was in a hurry to sign on !
Whimble Round Barrow SO20526264
Whimble, Barrow & Cairn SO20516263
Whimble Barrow II (quarry) SO20506263
Whimble Bank & Enclosure SO20546264
Whimble Mound SO20556263
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FourWinds
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Re: Calling morfe
Sep 21, 2004, 14:32
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>> I'm still amazed at the lack of research done in the Vale of Radnor, it's such a mindblowing
>> place.
So many places suffer this way. Lots of people standing around saying this place is great, but why doesn't someone research it properly? To nick a phrase from RiotGibbon: If not You, Who? If not Now, When? :-)
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