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The Swan is quietly cruising up the river in front of its mate, closely watched by some ponies.
©Jonathan Kington
One of several channels of the River Avon.
©David Martin
"The Salisbury bypass would have buried this place under a 20 ft chalk embankment. Remember the folly that was planned. Treasure the glory of the valley that was saved. Always be ready to defend it. This black poplar was planted by Salisbury Transport Action Committee on 6th March 1999."
©Toby
Does not seem to be used as a byway these days.
©Trish Steel
Dist:0.1km<br/>The stable block on the right is now a series of holiday lets.
©Toby
Dist:0.2km<br/>The weather vane is to be found on the garage of the Cheese House. The word 'vane' comes from the Anglo-Saxon word 'fane', meaning 'flag'. Originally, fabric pennants would show archers the direction of the wind. Later, the cloth flags were replaced by metal ones, decorated with the nobleman's coat of arms. It was understood that shifts in the wind often indicated changes in the weather. Cardinal points were not added until several centuries later.
©Trish Steel
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©Toby
Dist:0.2km<br/>The Ordnance Survey cut mark can be found on [[2801586]] near Bridge Farm, for more information visit http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm41324 .
©Jonathan Kington
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©Toby
Dist:0.2km<br/>The River Avon divides into several small waterways to irrigate the extensive water meadows around Britford. Looking upstream towards Salisbury.
©Trish Steel
Dist:0.2km<br/>The Cheese House stands on the roadside adjacent to Bridge Farm, unfortunately I cannot find any relevant information regarding the history of it; if anyone can enlighten me I would be grateful. There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on the nearest corner, see [[2801457]].
©Jonathan Kington
Dist:0.2km<br/>This is a navigation channel. You would think that 5 rivers were enough!
©Toby
Dist:0.2km<br/>This patch of river is owned by the London Anglers Association. Bit of a trek from London just to fall asleep by a river.
©Toby
Dist:0.2km<br/>To the left of the bridge, across the fields, can be seen the tower of Britford Church. A view from this bridge is available at [[277248]].
©Dave Bevis
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©Toby

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