In 1984 the late Joan Wragg organised 'Beating the Bounds of Crich'. Joan was the first secretary of Crich WEA, a fount of knowledge on Crich Parish and enthusiastic in sharing her love of the history of the area. She is remembered with great affection.
After the Beating of the Bounds Joan wrote a booklet about the event beautifully illustrated by Frank Priestley. To read the book click on the link
Beating the Bounds by Joan E WraggFrank Priestly has kindly given permission for his illustrations to be reproduced. We currently have been been unable to trace decendants of Joan Wragg to ask for their permission but continue to do so.
Thank you to Rosemary Bower for bringing this booklet to our notice.
Pre 1950 OS Map Sheet 43/35
The following information and photographs are courtesy of George Wigglesworth, Ken Hawley and Peter Patilla.
Another thank you to Ken Hawley who walked the boundary finding several "hidden" boundary markers and stones.
Photo: Peter Patilla Information: George Wigglesworth & Ken Hawley Willcockson's Stone; a boundary stone at Canada Farm |
Photo: George Wigglesworth Information: George Wigglesworth & Ken Hawley Shuckstone cross base and boundary stone. |
Photo: George Wigglesworth
Boundary marker at Dean's Stile, Shuckstone. |
Photo: George Wigglesworth
Boundary stone at Highfield fence. |
Photo: Peter Patilla Information: Ken Hawley Believed to be boundary marker near Wakebridge Farm |
Photo: George Wigglesworth
Boundary stone in the dyke at Bracken Lane between Crich and Holloway. There is the date 175(3?) inscribed on the top of the stone. |
Photo: Peter Patilla Information: Ken Hawley Two sides of the boundary stone at Whatstandwell. This has been moved from its original position on the bridge itself. |
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Photo: Peter Patilla Information: Ken Hawley Boundary marker in Culland Wood, Fritchley. The letter 'W' on the left side and 'B' on the right side. Leaving Crich Parish and entering Win(g)field Parish. |
Photo: Peter Patilla Information: Ken Hawley Boundary marker on footpath off Lynam Lane leading down to the River Amber. |
Photo: Peter Patilla Information: Ken Hawley Two sides of the boundary stone on Lynam Lane at Fritchley. Note that the spelling was S. WINFIELD. |
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Photo: Ken Hawley
Boundary marker at the top of Garner Lane between South Wingfield and Crich. |
Photo: Ken Hawley Boundary marker on footpath between Parkhead and Hollins Lane
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Photo Peter Patilla Information Ken Hawley Boundary marker near Hilltop Farm. The letter W marks where Wingfield Parish ends. Through the old stile and it is Crich. It is now on private land. |
Photo: Ken Hawley
Boundary stone in a wall on Hollins Lane. |
Photo courtesy of Ken Hawley
Boundary stone in a field off Hollins Lane. |
Deans Stile is mentioned in the enclosures schedule. (see photograph alongside courtesy of George Wigglesworth)
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