Medieval Conduit Head by orchid99

Medieval Conduit Head

Deep in the Pipehall Woodland Trust woods there is an ancient building. It was restored a couple of years ago, but it has been there since the Middle Ages. This solid brick structure with a door at the front (described by a fellow blipper as a hobbit house door) is the Conduit Head.

The spring taking water to Lichfield Cathedral appears here and this was constructed to protect the purity of the flow.

When the Woodland Trust took over Jubilee Wood, they started work and this unusual construction appears on all of their maps.

At the same time as they took over the woods, they planted a splendid wildflower meadow (I've posted photos many times, but none of them do it justice. I cried the first time I saw it.)

I went in search of the bluebells. They are coming out. A bit of sunshine and warmth and they will be glorious in the next couple of weeks.... watch this space.
That is such an interesting building, nice write up too.
April 13th, 2015  
Fabulous shot
April 13th, 2015  
A lovely little capture - what a wonderful spot.
April 14th, 2015  
I love the hobbit door! Wonderful capture :)
April 14th, 2015  
That is amazing
April 14th, 2015  
What a neat hide-away! I'm glad that they restored it so it will last for a long time. fav
April 14th, 2015  
Love the detail here, especially the warm tone of the bricks fav
April 14th, 2015  
Ps interesting narrative too
April 14th, 2015  
Fabulously magical. Great background story too
April 15th, 2015  
Very nice. Thanks for the bit of history on your shot.
April 15th, 2015  
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