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Maud's legacy to walkers
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High on Wick Hill, near Bremhill, a picturesque village near
Calne, stands a monument to Maud Heath.
A vast stone column topped out with a statue of the lady herself
stands as testimony to the kind-hearted nature of this market
trader. Close on 600 years ago, she would make the weekly trek to
Chippenham market, selling butter and eggs from her smallholding
near Langley Burrell. Crossing the Avon's flood plain, she would
tire of a terrible road - full of holes and ruts - that was under
water following heavy rainfall.
Her benevolence shone through and she determined to do something
to help ...
 "Western Daily Press (Bristol UK)")
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Beware of bandits ; On a fine course at Cotswold Hills, Ian Pemble came a cropper in the handicap stakes
Newspaper article from: Western Daily Press (Bristol UK)
; ...course at Cotswold Hills, Ian Pemble came...played the course at Cotswold Hills Golf Club, near...began on Cleeve Hill, the highest point of the Cotswolds at 1,083ft (330m...Club. The name Cotswold Hills was adopted in 1904...
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History and scenery collide ; Take a quiet stroll in the lee of the rolling Cotswold Hills without venturing far from the city
Newspaper article from: Western Daily Press (Bristol UK)
; ...lee of the rolling Cotswold Hills without venturing far...southern edge of the Cotswolds between Doynton and...s on across Hinton Hill, past ancient strip...southernmost edge of the Cotswolds. Go straight on across...kissing gate on to the Cotswold Way. 3. COTSWOLD WAY ...
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Smith sparkles as Cotswold hills lift title
Newspaper article from: Gloucestershire Echo, The
; ...s impressive form helped Cotswold Hills celebrate a home win after...Association. The course at Cotswold Hills was in magnificent condition...one could match Cotswold Hills with their secret weapon Smith...Alex Higgs (Stinchcombe Hill) 78; 4 Martin Millett/Sam...
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Ed claims good-win at Cotswold hills
Newspaper article from: Gloucestershire Echo, The
; Ed Goodwin returned to Cotswold Hills where he played all his early...one shot from another former Hills man, Tom Pratt, who is now...Individual scores, Cotswold Hills, par 72: 69 -3 Edward Goodwin...75 Russell Berry (Cleeve Hill), 76 Ian Brown (Newent...
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 "The Birmingham Post (England)")
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At the foot of the Cotswold Hills.(Business)
Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England)
; ...beat, believe selling agents and Cotswold specialists, Butler Sherborn...property is at the foot of the Cotswold Hills, less than three miles from a...house close to a number of favoured Cotswold centres. The guide price is pounds...
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 "Birmingham Evening Mail (England)")
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M2: Rambling: Spectacular views atop Cotswold hills; WEEKEND RAMBLE.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Birmingham Evening Mail (England)
; ...walk takes in Mickleton, the Cotswold Hills and Hidcote Manor Gardens...steeply and at the bottom of the hill bear right to reach a farm...Mickleton Village and Meon Hill. From the farm gate bear left...ascend the side of Baker's Hill. Half way up the hill veer...
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Super Sam takes title at Cotswold hills
Newspaper article from: Citizen Gloucestershire, The
; Sam Layton won the junior captain's day medal at Cotswold Hills Golf Club with a nett 67. He edged out Mike Downey on a countback on the last nine holes to collect the Monday medal and the Captain...
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Cricket: Smells like team spirit is helping Exhall; NATIONAL VILLAGE KNOCK-OUT George Dobell raises a glass to the secret of success for a Cotswold Hills League club.(Sport)
Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England)
; ...progressed to the regional final of this competition on several occasions and are riding high in Division Two of the Cotswold Hills League. They are a team possessing several decent players and have defeated a series of more-fancied sides on the...
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Gardening/Rambling: RAMBLING THE COTSWOLD WAY - A hill walk with fantastic views.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Birmingham Evening Mail (England)
; ...great yew tree, go left past a Cotswold cottage passing through a kissing...Cross. Here you leave The Cotswold Way by crossing over the road...Now go left and join the Cotswold Way proceeding over a cattle...pastureland on to Shenberrow Hill. On the brow the remains of...
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M2: Walking: WEEKEND RAMBLEThe right Way to a great view; ROGER NOYCE heads for the hills, with the Cotswolds as his backdrop, and finds plenty to see on the Heart of England Way.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Birmingham Evening Mail (England)
; ...up to the road on Baker's Hill. Cross over the road and ascend...south east. It runs along the hill contour and there is a nice...at the road once again with Cotswold House up to your left. Cross...enjoying pleasing views over the Cotswolds and Ebrington in particular...hedge. At the bottom of the ...
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