The Eyam Boundary Stone

There were 5 of us this morning, the usual 4 plus Gordon from Northern Ireland. It was Robs turn to drive and we were heading for Grindsbrook but on the way there the mist rolled in then drizzle then a downpour so we were restricted to sitting in the car near Edale waiting for it to pass. We only have a limited time to complete the walk and get back to Belper. So we decided we wouldn't be able to do that walk in the time so plan B was activated. We drove from Edale up over Mam Tor through Mam Nick and then through Winnats Pass, Bradwell and eventually ending up at Eyam. We parked just outside the church and had a walk into the grounds then past the plague cottages and up to the stocks. The rain had now stopped so we went back to the car for our gear and decided to walk to the boundary stone.The Boundary Stone acted as a marker separating the residents of the plague affected village of Eyam from the non-affected villagers of Stoney Middleton in 1665. It is here during the plague that money soaked in vinegar (believed to kill the infection) was placed by the villagers of Eyam in exchange for food and medical supplies. When we got to the boundary stone we checked the map and saw a footpath that took us on a circular route back to the village. We had our breakfast sitting in the village triangle and then had a wander up to the water troughs. To our Robs delight there were a lot of newts in the troughs and the other set of troughs had baby frogs in. From there it was back to the car and home.

Interesting jib with block and hook

Eyam Church

Skull & crossbones gravestone

Celtic cross in the churchyard

Sun Dial mounted on the wall

Sun Dial above the door

Entrance to Eyam Hall

Eyam Hall

Eyam Stocks

Suitable for renovation ?

The Boundary Stone
The Boundary Stone acted as a marker separating the residents of the plague affected village of Eyam from the non-affected villagers of Stoney Middleton in 1665. It is here during the plague that money soaked in vinegar (believed to kill the infection) was placed by the villagers of Eyam in exchange for food and medical supplies.

There's no colour prejudice with the sheep

Rob, Gordon, Geoff and Ike

Rob, Ike and Gordon.

Fossils in the limestone

This little dog brought me a stick

Gordon, Rob and Ike

Ike and Geoff

Small well

Miners Arms

These water troughs were full of tadpoles and newts

Not something you would expect to find in your front garden

Checking out the newts

These troughs had baby frogs in them

They were very small about 6mm long

Gordon nodding off on the way home.

 Although the rain ruined our plans it was still a very enjoyable morning out. We didn't expect to see newts and frogs in Eyam and unfortunately we even passed a dead horse. One of the highlights was the little dog bringing me a stick.See you next week.