tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34515154.post7812363996628174791..comments2024-02-07T23:23:13.726+00:00Comments on The Fylde and Wyre Antiquarian: A Beginner’s Guide to the Danes’ Pad (Part Two)Brian Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00350965110160879688noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34515154.post-33901568419604648362014-11-16T18:03:04.066+00:002014-11-16T18:03:04.066+00:00I suspect the church is Lund church, near Warton.I suspect the church is Lund church, near Warton.Brian Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00350965110160879688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34515154.post-19802540936839542192014-09-26T17:07:31.616+01:002014-09-26T17:07:31.616+01:00I wish Michael Stack gave the name of the church h...I wish Michael Stack gave the name of the church he saw this converted Roman Altar in. I don't think there is a church at Little or Great Plumpton so am i correct in thinking it must be either in St. Michaels church at Weeton or St.Annes RC Church at nearby Westby Mills?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34515154.post-60215579821061379072012-07-04T20:05:32.825+01:002012-07-04T20:05:32.825+01:00Back in 92, 93,I Was doing some plastering in the ...Back in 92, 93,I Was doing some plastering in the church at one of the Plumptons(great i think),and noticed the font was a converted roman alter,I pionted this out to the vicer and he said it had come from a nearby in victorian times.In about 2003 I saw a photo in some local historical book,hope this helps,and check it out!!. Mick.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00913506044739911357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34515154.post-56813092749693831532010-05-01T00:26:30.483+01:002010-05-01T00:26:30.483+01:00Jayne and John,
I suspect they slung 'em into...<b>Jayne and John,<br /><br />I suspect they slung 'em into ditches rather than have to put up with the witty banter of grave diggers. (I've read Hamlet and that grave digger's about as funny as Giles Brandreth guest appearing on Play School.)<br /><br />As for the lead coffins, there were probably a lot of churches with leaky roofs about in those days.</b>Brian Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00350965110160879688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34515154.post-55655223987567789242010-05-01T00:16:04.548+01:002010-05-01T00:16:04.548+01:00I visited the museum in St. Albans once, and it se...I visited the museum in St. Albans once, and it seems like every time they go to do roadwork there, they find a mess of lead coffins from Roman days.<br /><br />Any idea why they used lead? Afraid Superman was peeping on Olde Aunty's remains or something?<br /><br />Lead coffins dug up now always resemble a bit of rumpled tin foil because they just don't keep their shape. Odd....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15142977785391302797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34515154.post-88721844986756346672010-05-01T00:08:53.225+01:002010-05-01T00:08:53.225+01:00Yes, the thing about burying people in them intrig...Yes, the thing about burying people in them intrigues me. Goodness knows they won't let me revive the practice in these parts despite the fact some neighbours are determined to throw themselves into the gutter regardless that they're still breathing...Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02851305238478213940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34515154.post-25867891694711618582010-04-30T20:15:55.846+01:002010-04-30T20:15:55.846+01:00Andrew,
They were for defensive purposes rather t...<b>Andrew,<br /><br />They were for defensive purposes rather than drainage. For some reason they also used to buried people in 'em.<br /><br />Ro,<br /><br />You're thinking of toilet pipes.<br /><br />John,<br /><br />Yes...there are some people who don't believe it ever existed, despite the evidence. And yes, a proper archaeological dig could settle the matter. The problem is, farmers don't like people digging up their crops and negotiations are difficult to say the least.</b>Brian Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00350965110160879688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34515154.post-83352717447271339142010-04-29T14:43:42.781+01:002010-04-29T14:43:42.781+01:00I think we're still missing a bit at this poin...I think we're still missing a bit at this point, so I will avoid conjecture. An interesting story, though... at least to Historians and others interested in such things, of course.<br /><br />In part one you say that some deny the existence of the road. Are you saying that some believe that no road at all exists, contrary to a lot of evidence that one did, or are they denying that it is Roman in origin?<br /><br />It looks to me that the issue could be settled quickly by finding a virgin patch of road and having some proper archeology done, looking for V shapes and anything else.<br /><br />A road was there, certainly, possibly more than one. Someone needs to now determine how long ago, and why. From what you've told us about the Romans and the Wyre in general, roads were important. Thinking about how long it takes to get around the UK today, I can imagine how important roads were in a time when horses where all the rage, or when marching was in vogue.<br /><br />Honestly, I feel like you're leaving us hanging! Next post, please!<br /><br />You old buddy JOHN :0)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15142977785391302797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34515154.post-53294552755154852572010-04-28T09:24:34.645+01:002010-04-28T09:24:34.645+01:00I thought they were more of a U shape, W when they...I thought they were more of a U shape, W when they were being doubly sure and an upturned C design when they wanted to lead future archaeologists astray :PRohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14864094753113341376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34515154.post-57518501457533821702010-04-28T00:19:01.518+01:002010-04-28T00:19:01.518+01:00'Roman roads always have ‘V’ shaped ditches...'Roman roads always have ‘V’ shaped ditches'. Drainage ditches either side of the road? Sharp V?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com