My very belated first “ official “ visit after Sam’s excellent briefing a few weeks back . Apologies for the delay in getting started . Holidays and work ! Walked down mill lane and over the bridges thence into the big meadow to the east of the site as far as a wooden bridge over a ditch. No signs of any issues. Thence along the footpath on the northern boundary and round to the collapsing main gate . From there straight across the site to the far side by the memorial tree. Sat on the bench there and watched and listened to the world going by. Then left handed to the northern distributary and back to the main gate . Woods very quiet. Very few birds and no sounds . No fish rising which in marked contrast to when I was last there . Saw a few deer slots . No signs of anyone transgressing and no evidence thereof. Was though greeted when I left by a bunch of kids with a VERY noisy player walking along the main road.
Julian bevis
