Errant walker eventually re-joined us (with much muttering about gremaloids) and the select band of five set off on a fine sunny morning with a gentle cooling breeze. Up over the hill to find the unfinished cross, apple crusher and the vermin trap that often disappears into the bracken, not to be found. And, and, joy of joy a……… longhouse – well of course there would be, it is my walk after all. Gutter Tor longhouse first mentioned in 1281.
On then and around to………… yes you guessed, another longhouse
or possibly two at Yeolaland Tenement recorded in 1566 and then a third where
coffee had been booked but no one was home, so we had to resort to our own
cuppas, at Legis Tor settlement (five buildings here, more joy!). We then set off intending to go over the bank
but one look at the step drop into the corn ditch – a mighty fine one – decided
to detour to the gateway.
On and up to conquer Legis Tor and then a search for another
vermin trap, reckoned to be the best example on the Moor and yay we found it
and a mightily fine example it is, the poor vermin had no chance neither did
the Gremaloids. Continuing on and
negotiating Legis Lake – I would like to point out this was a planned ‘river’
crossing and crossed with no fuss, I am getting better at these things, honest.
😊
Following the stone row up across Ringmoor Down moved us from the Medieval to Prehistoric era to finish up with cairns and cists on the way back to the cars. Not a very long walk but lots of exploring and history which I hope everyone enjoyed – including the gremaloids!!! Then on to the Burrator Inn for an enjoyable lunch and a welcome meet with a recovering walker – who really didn’t understand about the Gremaloids.
Jane