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TRANSACTIONS WOOLHOPE NATURALISTS' FIELD CLUB. [Established 1851.] 1881—1882. " " Hope on Hope evek.' HEREFOED: PEINTEB BY JAKEITAN AND CAKVER, 4, HIGH TOWN. 1{ E E E A T A. PAGE. , , . „ " " , ,, sptmmsima. 11—line 20, for spinosis-sirna read " " " Herefordshire. 13—line 28, for Herfordshire read " " Madden " for Marldus " read , . „„„ 30-line 30, ^ ^ „ , , „ 40_Foot-note should be added, " For Pondweeds of Herefordshire, see page 230. "Kalcna. ol—" Kcehleria " twice, and also twice on page 52, read " read" Arabis stratiana.'" HO—ior Arabisstratianum" , ., , ^,. , ^ .. " read L. Githago, L,am. 61—fourth line from bottom, for L. Githago, Linn." " " 62—line 23, for " S. annua read S. annuus." " " " 64—line 4, for scoparium read scoparius." " " arvensts, Auct. _^ 64—line 6, for O. arvensis, L." read 0. " Kelhan. 64—line 19, for " T. minus, L." read T. minus, " read "0. sativa, Lam 64—line 27, for 0. sativa, L." __ Weike read Wnfie. 65—sixth line from bottom, and also on last Ime, for " read " IFciTie." 66—line 1, for TFetif" . „ , ^^ ., " P. ana, H-ooker. 66-tenth line from bottom, for P. ana, Hudson read " read "£. parviHorum, bchreb. 67—line 6, for £. parvifiorum, L." " " Halorayiacece." 67—line 11, for " Haloraiaccce read " " Chri/sosplenvum. 67—second line from bottom, for Cri/sosplemum read " read " C. arvensis, Curt. 70—line 14, for C. arvensis, L." ^^ " " 72—eighth line from bottom, for ''vulgaris read vulgare. " Piperita, Huds. 74—line 26, for "ilf. Piperita, L." read M. Ehrh." read -'Reich. 75—second line from bottom, for " ^^ " vulgaris,^ Huds. 76—line 7, for P. vulgaris, L." read "P. " " " maximum." 85—line 4, for .B. maximttt read ^. line from bottom, for " last " read ' first. 86—eighteenth ^^ for "publicaris" read " puhcaris. 89_eleventh line from bottom, __ and 109, for Cladosporum read 108—fig. 5 in Diagram, between pages 108 " Cladosporium." " " " 139—line 1, for malveccarum read malvaccarum. " " " 139—line 6, for jEcedium read .Ecidium." " " read " Peridermium. line 10, for Peridermuvi , 139— , t,. , /^, u .. " Malvern Naturalists lield Olub. 175—line 5, after President, add of the 180—line 11, for "quarted" read "quartered." „ " see page 40. 230-in the foot-note, for " June 17th, 1881," read July 12th, 1881, " ' 243—lines 26 and 30, for "Stukely read "Stukeley. " " 254—line 21, for "were read was." „ " Coppet Wood HilL 25S-tenth line from bottom, for Copped Wood Hill," read " " " Glceocapsa, and for f.K. 262—tenth line from bottom, for GUeocapsa read Met. Soc."read "F.R.M.S." " " 264—seventeenth line from bottom, for " inops read inopus. TEANSACTIONS FOE THE YEAES 1881, 1882. Table of Contents. (Figures refer to pages.) PAGES Contents, Illustrations, Presidents, Members, Kules and Regulations i. to xvi. 188 1. Annual Meeting, April 19th .... First Field Meeting, May 19th—at Tewkesbury BirtsinortQn Court and Church ; by Rev. Win. S. Symonds, F.G.S, Payne's Place, Bushley ; by Rev. E. R. Dowdeswell The Battle of Tewkesbury ; by Rev. W. S. Symonds, F.G.S. Tewkesbury Abbey ; by Rev. Hemminpf Robeson Notes on some less known Herefordshire Plants ; by Rev. A. Ley, M.A. Second Field Meeting, June 17tli —Wigmore Castle and The Mortimers by Rev. Jas. Davies, M.A.- 22 William Swynderby and the Lollards in Herefordshire ; by Dr. Bull (re written for the Joint Meeting with the Caradoc Club) The Asarabacca (Asarum Europaeum) Third Field Meeting, July 12th—Ladies' Day, —Rhayader and Cwm Elan 40 The Geology and Physical aspects of Cwm Elan ; by Dr. R. Richardson, F.G.S. ... 42 Book Notes about Rhayader ; by Mr. J. E. Norris 46 The Tortrix Viridana ; or. Green Oak Moth 49 Fourth Field Meeting, August 11th— Croft Castle and Park, Bircher Common, Croft Ambery, and Aymestry 51 Koeleria cristata and Vicia orobus in Herefordshire 52 Florula of the Doward Hills ; by Mr. B. M. Watkins 53 The Fungus Foray - - . - 86 The Carices of Herefordshire ; by Rev. A. Ley, M.A. 89 Mimicry in Fungi ; by Dr. M. C. Cooke 96 Fungi in the Dolomites ; by Mr. T. Howse, F.L.S. 98 ProtocQccus ; by Rev. J. E. Vize, M.A., F.R.M.S. 99 The Fungi which attack Wheat ; by Rev. 1. E. Vi^e, M.A., F.R.M.S 101 FACES. - - Monstrosities in Funpfi ; by Mr. Wm. Phillips, F.L.S. - 103 - The Fungoid Diseases of the Tomato ; by Mr. C. B. Plowright, M.R.C.S. 108 The Relationship of ^cidium berberidis to Puccinia graminis ; by Mr. C. B. Plowright, M.R.C.S. - - - - - 110 The connection of Wheat Mildew with the Barberry ^cidium ; by Mr. C. B. Plowright, M.R.C.S. - - - 118 - - Puccinia Rubigo Vera ; by Mr. C. B. Plowright, M.R.C.S. 128 Can Wheat Mildew propagate itself apart from the Barberry '? by Mr. C. B. - - - - Plowright, M.R.C.S. - - 132 Some observations on the Uredines ; by Mr. C. B. Plowright, M.R.C.S. - 134 Exhibition of Apisles and Pears, and The Herefordshire Pomona (Part IV.) 139 About Orchards ..---.- 142 The Orchards of Hereford and Worcester . - - - 147 18 8 2. Annual Meeting, April 13th - - - - - 152 Petition against the total abolition of Vivisection - - - 152 - - - The Roses of Herefordshire ; by Rev. A. Ley, M. A. 154 First Field Meeting, May 25th—Arthur's Stone, and the Churches in the Golden Valley, including Dore Abbey - . - - 164 Peterchureh and its History ; by Rev. G. M. Metcalfe, M.A. - - 169 - - Arthur's Stone, Dorstone ; by Mr. George H. Piper, F.G.S. 175 Second Field Meeting, June 29th—Coxwall Knoll, Brampton Bryan Park, - - The Pedwardine Shales - - . 181 The site of the last battle of Caractacus ; by the Kev. C. Burrough, M.A. (With Maps) - - - - - - - 182 Brampton Bryan Castle : its Sieges and Demolition ; by Rev. J. D. La Touche—with Notes on the Geology of the District - - 189 Notes on the Pedwardine Shales ; by Mr. C. Callaway, Sc.D. F.G.S., &c. 197 Third Field Meeting, July 25th —Ladies' Day—Brecon and the Brecon Beacons—Local Historical Legend ; by Dr. Bull - - 198 Fourth Field Meeting, August 22nd—Ivington Camp, Holmer Church, Pipe and Lyde Church, Moreton Church, Wellington Church, Hope- under-Dininore Church ..... 2IO Ivington Camp ; by Dr. Bull- ..... 213 Birley Church and Canon Pyon Church .... 219 Some recent Meteorological Experiences ; by Mr. Henry Southall, F.R. Met. Soc. - - - - - - 220 Tables of Rainfall at Ross, May to September, 1859 to 1881 - 224 and 225 - The Moulting of Orgyia Antiqua ; by Dr. T. A. Chapman 226 The Pondvveeds of Herefordshire; by Rev. A. Ley, M.A., read on July 12th, 1881 - - - - - 230 The Fungus Foray on Credenhill Camp - - - - 233 ) Credenhill Camp—Magna Castra—and the Roman Stations and Towns in Herefordshire ; by Dr. H. G. Bull - - - - 236 Magna Castra .--.... 241 Ariconium 249 Bravinium 251 Cicutio, or Circutio - 255 Blackwardine 256 Eastnor, or Castle Ditch 256 Roman Villas 2.57 Credenhill Church - 259 Site of Magna Castra in 1882 259 The Fungus Foray ----- 262 Polymorphism of Rhytisma Radicale ; by Mr. Wni. Phillips, F.L.S. 268 Notes of Gloeocapsa Sanguinea ; by Rev. J. E. Vize, M.A., F.R.M.S. 270 E.vperimeuts on the Heterfecism of the Uredines ; bj- Mr. C. B. Plowright M.R.C.S. .--... 272 Classification of the Uredines ; by Mr. C. B. Plowright, M.R.C.S. 278 The Meaning of British Bird-names; by Mr. H. T. Wharton. M.A., F.Z.S. 282 Herefordshire Pomona (Part V. 288 Index of Transactions of Woolhope Naturalists' Field Chib, from 1852 to 1882 ... - - at end of volume — List of Illustrations. FACE, Wi^more Castle—as delineated by S. and N. Buck, 1731 - to face 23 Croft Ambery Camp ..... to face 51 Monstrosities in Fungi .... between 106 and 107 Fungoid Diseases of Tomato (eight figures) - - hcttveen 108 and 109 Drawings illustrating the Connection of Wheat Mildew with the Barberry ^cidium Uredo Linearis - - - - - -to face 122 Puccinia Graminis --.--. to face 123 iHcidium Berberidis ..... to face 125 Spermogonia of .^Ecidium Berberidis - - - - to face 126 Puccinia Kubigo Vera (fig. 5 to face fig. 6) - - letween 128 and 129 Germination of the Uredines - - - hetioeen 138 and 139 Arthur's Stone, Dorstone, in 1882 .... to face 175 Arthur's Stone in 1804 ..... to face 176 Four Maps—illustrating Rev. Charles Burrough's paper on " The site of the last battle of Caractacus," as follows:—1. Respective position of Camp and neighbouring Camps : 2. Coxwall Knoll : 3. Brandon Camp,—sketch of Gold Coin : 4. Caer Caradoc, or Gaer Ditches hetioeen 184 and 185 Brampton Bryan Castle—as delineated ))y S. and N. Buck in 1731 to face 189 Ivington Camp ...... to face 214 Credenhill Camp ...... to face 237 Magna Castra ...... to face 241 Medicine Stamp of Roman Oculist .... to face 246 Miliarium (milestone) found at Magna Castra - - - to face 247 Two Roman Altars - - - - . -to face 248 Bravinium—on the site of Leintwardine - - - to face 251 WOOLHOPE NATURALISTS' FIELD CLUB. Presidents from its commencement in 1851. 1851 Club formed in the Winter months. 1852 Linswood, Mr. R. M. 1853 Lewis, Rev. T. T. 1854 Symonds, Rev. Wm. S., F.G.S. 1855 Crouch, Rev. J. F. 1856 Wheatley, Mr. Hewitt 1857 Lingen, Mr. Charles 1858 Brown, Dr. G. P. 1859 Crouch, Rev. J. F. 1860 Banks, Mr. R. W. 1861 Lightbody, Mr. Robert 1862 Hoskyns, ]Mr. Chandos Wren 1863 Hoskyns, Mr. Chandos Wren 1864 Crouch, Rev. J. F. 1865 Steele, Mr. Elmes Y. 1866, BuU, H. G., M.D. 1867 Hoskyns, Mr. Chandos Wren 1868 McCullough, D. M., M.D. 1869 Rankin, Mr. James 1870 Cooper-Key, Rev. H. 1871 Cam, Mr. Thomas 1872 Steele, Mr. Elmes Y. 1873 Davies, Rev. James, 1874 Davies, Rev. James 1875 Robinson, Rev. C. J. 1876 Chapman, T. A., M.D. 1877^ Morris, Mr.
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    Exploring Frith Wood Front cover: Aerial photograph of Frith Wood. © Herefordshire Council HAAS-07-04-D033 Exploring Frith Wood A booklet prepared by Steve Clegg Moira Jenkins of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust Tim Hoverd, Christopher Atkinson and Neil Rimmington of Herefordshire Archaeology Janet Parry of the Ledbury Naturalist’s Field Club Kate Wollen of the Forestry Commission And with support from the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Sustainable Development Fund March 2008 Contents Page Acknowledgements 1 Introduction 3 The origins of Frith Wood 4 Stepping Back in Frith Wood 9 Natural History of Frith Wood 18 Managing the Wood Today 20 A Walk through Frith 22 1 Acknowledgements The initial idea for the booklet came from Steve Clegg who put together a significant amount of information concerning the routes through Frith Wood together with an outline history of the wood. This information has been expanded upon by relevant specialists. This booklet is the result of a community project and it is to those members of the local community that the first thanks must go. It is due to their dedication during a particularly wet and windy month that the survey work was completed. In particular thanks must go to Janet Cooper who assisted with co-ordinating the volunteer involvement. The project was only possible through the support of the staff of the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership and the funding provided by their Sustainable Development Fund. The project brought together organisations, societies and individuals from varied areas of interests covering archaeology, history, ecology, geology and forestry.
  • The Royal Oak Steakhouse & Pub, Much Marcle Lots to See and Do This

    The Royal Oak Steakhouse & Pub, Much Marcle Lots to See and Do This

    Established by 1897 July/August 2013 The Community Newsletter for Much Marcle, Yatton, Rushall & Kynaston 50p Sponsored by: The Royal Oak Steakhouse & Pub, Much Marcle Lots to see and do this summer The MUCH MARCLE ART GROUP are holding an exhibition at the Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury 22nd—28th July. Entry free Mon—Sat 10am—5pm Sun 10am—4pm This week long exhibition will feature examples of the group‘s work. Pictures as well as cards and prints will be for sale. Why not call in and support our local artists (and you will have a chance to vote for your favourite picture too). IN AID OF YATTON CHURCH ROOF FUND Sunday 28th July 2013 at 12 noon Progressive Lunch at 3 lovely venues within walking distance on Perrystone Hill with delicious homemade food - bring your own drinks and glass. Garden Open in aid of All Saints Church Tickets £12.50 Available from the Post Office - Yatton Roof Fund further information ring Debby on 01989 780 410 Gwynnes Hill Farm, Much Marcle, HR8 2NR. (01531 660317) Numbers limited due to space Sunday 11th August 2013, 2 pm to 6 pm Smallholding, large vegetable garden, orchard, ornamental beds and woodland walk. Panoramic views Much Marcle’s Neighbourhood Plan Meeting thought by many to be some of the best in the county. is to be held on 17th July Teas Entry: Adults £3, children free. At the Memorial Hall 7.30pm. Leave Much Marcle on the A449 towards Ross on Wye. Turn left towards Kempley at the Gamage Farm Please come along and participate in this important local event.