THE TEESDALE MERCURY Wednesday, 10th August, 1988 8 flOU7 Ernest Blockfey captures summer f show title with 9 year old mare I Bril KUCS FROM MANUKS IH ONE PUCE e d g

Many cities, towns, villages and locations, not only in Britain but throughout the world, to i owe their distinction to an historic monument or association. A remarkable village Tie I # | ment and buidt into the front wall In Britain we need think only of Durham with its is ideal of one of the houses. Described by Edward Judge cathedral, one of the glories of Christendom; Barnard id Iargj Man could not have lived in Castle and BallioTs Castle which gave the town its name; ill over these icy wastes and it was prob­ Edward Judge has been Dorset with its Iron Age hillfort of Maiden Castle; the ably several hundred years after the fascinated by the long, colour­ But i substantial remains of Roman gateways at Leicester and ice melted that he moved into the ful history of Bowes since he his own Lincoln; the Tyne-Solway gap with unique remains of area. These people made their moved to live in the village. Trophy Hadrian’s Wall; and Salisbury Plain with its outstanding tools and weapons from stone and His comments in the Mercury score of prehistoric antiquities of which Stonehenge is the most are referred to by historians as in the past have been well less that received, as have his talks on f a m o u s . Stone Age men. rest of i Yet there is no evidence of hab­ the subject in the area. Taking Some locations have out­ was all so long ago that it requires itation sites of Stone Age people He has now written an essay Hinton, almost a philosopher's conception of anywhere in Teesdale, other than telling of the various stages of standing antiquities of more with a time and space for us today to the scatter of flints which probably the village's history, from the than one period. understand the immense periods mark their camps. Stone Age to fairly modern and J. | There is in Teesdale a between the times of, say, the Stone Some 1,500 or so years later man times, and the traces that can 0-19-64, village which has in and Age people and ourselves and even had begun to fashion his imple­ still be seen of them. He calls between the successive societies. ments from bronze. Conveniently it Remarkable Bowes. around it remarkable antiq­ Two winners— Mrs Ann Wall of Lartington with Raygill Heather. Others It almost seems that they never only for us, we refer to them as This article is the first part uities of all periods from Gatenby really existed; but they did. Cer­ Bronze Age people. They, too, of his essay. Two further parts Ernest Blockley of Drigh- G ro u p o f th r e e foals sired by one #-20-66; the Stone Age to quite stallio n : 1, T rim d o n M orning Star, tainly they would have been un­ lived in and about Bowes, although will be published in future lington won the champion­ Harvey recent history. It is quite aware of the changes which were the distinction of a village and the editions. M r R . C o m e r; 2, A shw ood Black Edward Judge ship at the Dales Pony Prince, M r iD. Eccles, Barnard 79-13-66. astonishing that this collec­ slowly taking place and it is only name came many years later. Society’s summer show at Castle; 3, Raygill William, Mr T. tion over such a vast for our own convenience, and to At the west end of Bowes a ] who recorded and catalogued gorge of Trough Heads, immed­ Ramshaw. Filly, 3 years old: 1 The 1 Barningham Park on Satur­ historical range has not enable us to get a grasp on what small road leads south to Swin- j what has now become famous iately east of the farm of East Hopefor Queen Oakley, Mr and Roger B day with Hodgson Lane Kit, Mrs F. Bruce, Strathblane; 2, Slay- received the recognition it life was like then, that we apply holme and at the point where it, nationally as the Gilmonby Hoard. Meltwaters and on the banks of Barnard pits Samantha, M r C. Gobey, Gran­ to them such terms as Stone Age Who was the man, or who were the River Greta, are the well pres­ a mare of nine years bred lo pip I d e s e rv e s . makes a sharp turn to the right tham; 3, Village Dancer, Mr R. and Bronze Age. The tags would is a gate. In the field beyond arej the men, who fashioned these erved remains of an Iron Age on his farm. JC o m e r. sard Ca Douglas Ramsden in his two have had no meaning for them and four mounds, known as Bronze tools and why were they left there? hom estead. Colt or filly, 2 years old: 1, Wol­ Brass Ca The pony took the J. W. Dalton sey Lady Dawn. Mr T. Ramshaw; fine books, Teesdale and From they would not have applied such Age barrows or burial mounds. Was it intended that they should Tim Laurie of Bamingham has Cup with the title, and gained two 2, Lowhouses Anna, R. and F. On Sa Stainmore to the Tees, has told us descriptions to themselves. It would indeed be a dull fellow be recovered later by the owners written a concise account of it in other trophies as the best female Longstaff; 3, Daisy Hill Dinah, Mr i bette something of the wonders which Some 10,000 or more years who could stand there in the quiet or were they testimony to some the Durham Archaeological Jour and best geld mare, following up a T. Ramshaw. Yearling colt or filly: attracted are there for those who take the ago the Pennine® were covered of an evening and not wonder who catastrophe which denied their nal of 1984. 1, Sweet Heart, J. R. and M. string of previous show successes. were R. trouble to look for them. I am by a vast ice cap. Stones from the those people were, what they were return to their rightful owners? It Forster, Butterknowle; 2, Low- Stand among the low mounds, h o u ses P rin c e , M r P. Russell, much indebted to him for en­ high land, the fells, were carried like and why they formed these is doubtful if such questions can Reserve place went to Millgate which are all that remain of the Beamish; 3, Bowes Lady, D. E. and !y. They couraging me in what has become considerable distances by glaciers. barrow s. ever be answered now. Baron, aged three, shown by J. circular walls of their dwellings, M. E. Butterell, Bowes. | 49 point a fruitful search. We have evidence of that today Just to the south east of Bowes Man next progressed to making and it is not difficult to picture W. Thompson and Sons of Coun- Best ridden pony: 1 , Sunglow in the pass of Stainmore which and Gilmonby is Plover Hall. A his tools and weapons from iron, Karalina. Mrs P. Pauli, Farnham; and A. The village is frequently dismiss­ something of the lifestyle of those don. The same pony, also a regular still bears the debris of those icy few years ago farmland drainage a much more durable material, 2, Waltroyd Blossom., Mr and Mrs who had ed by some guide book writers as people. Tim Laurie noted that winner in the past, took the trophy I. G ra h a m , H a lifa x ; 3, Millgate conveyor belts and gives the pass was underway on the ground and inevitably today we refer to dusty, dull and hardly worth more their settlement had no protective for best stallion. B ra c k e n B o y , M rs R . D ent, Old­ Taking its name, the Stoney Moor. which drops from the farm to­ the Iron Age people. They were, than a brief stop. It is tempting to walls and so it would seem pos­ Mr and Mrs Keith Metcalf of ham. Pony under saddle, 3 to 5 were B. There is a stark example just wards the River Greta, and there in fact the indigenous people of years: 1, Raygill Heather, E. E. think how much more would have sible that they relied on the nearby Bolam took the award for the best of Brasj along from the Post Office in lay revealed an outstanding assort­ the island of Britain when the and J. R. Wall; 2, Danwell Alice, been made of the place had it been Roman fort for their defence. foal with Bolam Dawn. Freda and Then ca Cotherstone and opposite the Red ment of bronze tools. Romans arrived. M iss R . W ells a n d M iss M . Daniel, located in the south of Britain and If so these Iron Age Britons Richie Longstaff of Newbiggin had Goathland; 3, Millgate Bracken Rickaby Lion Inn. A boulder of Shap They were investigated immed­ They, too, can be traced here. not high up in the bare, bracing must have established an acceptable the best colt foal in Lowhouses Boy, Mrs R. Dent. and P. granite lies where the melted iately by Denis Coggins, antiquit­ West of Bowes, on a small piece Pony under saddle, 6 years and Pennines. mode of living with the Roman Jet. 0. L I glacier left it, now on the pave­ ies officer at The Bowes Museum, of flat land at the mouth of the over: 1, Wolsey Lady Sara, Mr T. The people of Teesdale will know authorities. On the other hand no Mrs Ann Wall of Lartington was Ramshaw; 2, Hodgson Lane Vic­ Barnard first in one of the riding classes that we are speaking of Bowes. defences would have been needed toria, M r E. Blockley; 3, Ashwood On T1 Other readers are probably not if times were peaceful. on four year old Raygill Heather. Delight, Miss R. (Wells. Part-bred pony or horse, any age: 1, Dusty ball me aware of all there is to see here, That leads us to the next stage Tom Ramshaw of Spennymoor Velvet, Mrs C. Hutchinson, Carl­ boos an and this essay attempts to describe received the cup for the best brood in our island development, the to n ; 2, W h isk y M ac , M iss S. Peace, sett 60, the antiquities briefly, point to mare with Wolsey Lady Sara, aged Roman period. For several hund­ Barningham. Eustace 15. George Hodgson of Hilton had Gelding, 3 years and upwards: ■ where more information can be red years the Romans ruled Brown 1 obtained and suggests a reason why nearly all of Europe as well as the best gelding, Hilton Sundance. 1, Millstones Hotspur, Mr and Mrs P. Knight, Woodchurch; 2, It was an excellent show with they should be concentrated here. much of North Africa and part of Warren Lane Duke, J. W. Dickin­ Before reviewing the priceless Western Asia, and were a great 116 ponies taking part in perfect son and Sons, Horsforth; 3, Mill- i FOOTB. relics left by the early people, civilisation. weather. Full results were: sto n es F la s h m a n , M iss B. Lane, something needs to be said about Although they may not enjoy Stallion 3 years and upwards: 1, Sheffield. M a re , 3 years and up­ wards: 1, Village Queen, Mr R. the times when they lived here. It quite that distinction today, pos­ Millgate Baron, J. W. Thompson and Sons, Coundon; 2, Raygill C o rn e r; 2, H o d g so n L an e Princess, Hod terity acknowledges them as one Johnnie, Mr W. Stuart, London; M r E. Blockley; 3, Rosemary VIII, I FOR SALE of the greatest civilisations of 3, Haswell Outlook, Mrs Watt, D. E. and M. E. Butterell. history. Criticise them as you wish Hett Village. Brood mare, 8 years Yearling or two year old geld­ teat ing: 1. Hilton Sundance, Mr G. GORDON VIEW but, as Professor Michael Grant old and under, with foal at foot: I, Barmston Countess, J. W. |H. Hodgson, Hilton; 2, Duke, Mr Baraa has said theirs was “a world which GORDON BANK Thompson and Sons; 2, Bolam |G. R e e d , M u rto n ; 3, Lilac Duke, their wa we can scarcely ignore, since in Lady Diana, Mrs I. M. and Mr Miss C. Ainsley, Chester-le-Street. first sea Private driving: 1, Raygill Johnnie, EGGLESTON many ways it made us what we J. K. Metcalf, Bolam; 3, Raygill against are.” Gemma, R. and F. Longstaff, New­ Mr. W. Stuart. Tradesman’s turnout: 1, Ackram division A well appointed three bedroom I will give some more details of biggin. Brood mare, 9 years old and Rose and May Queen IX. J. W. Morning house with excellent views the Roman period in the second Dickinson and Sons; 2, Barmston over with foal at foot: 1, Wolsey Athle over village and down the part of this essay. Lady Sara, Mr T. Ramshaw, Queen, J. W. Thompson and Sons; valley. New kitchen and attic An interesting view of Bowes Parish Church and castle as seen from Edward Judge's bedroom window. Spennymoor; 2, Village Princess II, 3, R ay g ill D u ch ess, M rs S. Bedell, players conversion Mr R. Comer, Trimdon; 3, Trim- Ripon. Yearling or two year old commit! don Black Velvet, Mr R. Corner. filly:. L Sunglow Suzette, Mrs P. but the LAND P au li; 2, B odam L ad y Rose, Mr WOMEN’S INSTITUTES Colt foal: 1, Lowhouses Jet, R. periencc Offers in region of £38,000 and F. Longstaff; 2, Village Colt D. Eccles; 3, Slaypiits Rebecca, Mr Ham 2 ACRES OR MORE to buy or Foal, Mr R. Comer; 3, Village -C. Go-bey. COTHERSTONE tell of all the help she gathers for TEL. TEESDALE 50567 lease, Stainton Village area.— Colt Foal, Mr R. Comer. Veteran pony: 1, Wolsey Lady fore ha Phone 38293 after 6 p.m . After the singing of Jerusalem the needy in Poland. Members J l e U e r s J ? S a ra , M r T . R am sh aw ; 2, Stone- j ...... Ill IH T rf^ "'^ Filly foal: 1, Bolam Dawn, Mrs a fine | Mrs Allinson greeted the members were asked to donate toothpaste I. M. and Mrs J. K. Metcalf; 2, rig-gs Alick, M r P. Sanderson, Don­ Martin to the July meeting. Mrs Nixon and brushes., soap and crayons, etc. Village Filly Foal, M r R. Comer; caster; 3, Hilton Maytime, Mr G. H. Hodgson. Ridden pony: 1, Mill- j After j read the minutes. An ouiting to The competition is a painted stone. 3, Whitworth Filly Foal, J. W. Record for fete Thompson and Sons. g a te B ra c k e n (Boy, M rs R. Dent; control Ormesby Hall had been most en­ 2, H o y e L a s t L in k M rs R. Dent; I doubt. I would like to sincerely thank all Geld mare, 4 to 7 years: 1, Ray­ joyable. Members were reminded MIDDLETON -IN -TEESDALE gill Heather, E. E. and J. R. Wall, 3, D a n w e ll E b o n y , M rs V. James, Goal! GEORGE 6LEDHILL who helped in any way to make the I G re n d o n . to order their rosetrees as soon Refreshed from her holiday Mrs Raygill, Lartington; 2, Hodgson named Chartered Surveyor, Valuer Stoneleigh fete such a success, Lane Victoria, Mr E. Blockley, P o n y n o t t o h a v e w on a prize: as possible; also diaries and Hart welcomed members and three Athletic 15 THE BANK, BARNARD CASTLE. Tel. 0833 38899 resulting in a record sum of over Drighlington; 3, Hodgson Lane I, Ladygem’s First Go, Miss H. calendars. visitors. Mrs A. Tallentire stood in C o v erd a le , H a rtle p o o l; 2, Slaypits Martin £1,100. This money will be used Evelyn, Mr W. Heap, Brierfield. DUKE STREET, DARLINGTON. Tel. 0325 380881 Correspondence was dealt with. for Mrs McBain. Arrangements Geld mare, 8 years and upwards: Gemma, Mrs I. M. FitzGerald, Athle for the benefit of the residents at Birmingham; 3, Lummas Susie, Also at Northallerton, Penrith, Middleton & Kirkby Stephen Representatives will visit Bowes were made for our outing to Brad­ I , H odgson L a n e K it, M r E . OBlock- O'Brien Stoneleigh. ley; 2, Hodgson Lane Delight, Mr Miss H. Coverdale. Registered W.I. on their birthday. The autumn ford in September. E. Blockley; 3, Barmston Queen, female: Champion, Hodgson Lane Ainsley, group meeting is on Tuesday, 18 th LAVINIA THWAITES. J. W. Thompson and Sons. Best Kit, M r E. Blockley; reserve, Wol­ Duncan Some members hope to attend 23 BALIOL STREET October, at Mickleton and the Chairman of the League of Friends. brood mare and two of her progeny: sey Lady Sara, Mr T. Ramshaw. I J Cart autumn council meeting is to be Bishop Auckland Amateur Operatic 1, Hodgson Lane Delight, Mr E. Championship class: Hodgson l ane BARNARD CASTLE held in October at Teesdale School. to see White Horse Inn. Blockley; 2, Raygill Gemma, R. Kit, M r E. Blockley; reserve. Mill- gate Baron, J. W. Thompson and Names of members wishing to Mrs Hart reminded members of and F. Longstaff; 3, Trimdon Black Realistically priced 2 Bedroomed Old ones are best Velvet, Mr R. Comer. S ons. Terraced House which has ready attend were taken. the Richardson Hospital fete when access to all amenities. It does m u t i There was a discussion about we arrange a stall. Would members Did waughplanes make Waugh in require some modernisation and saugh? next year’s speakers and a com­ give generously? this has reflected in our asking Did Waugh tell them to push augh? Bami mittee was formed to draw up a The competition, a ladies* button­ price. We recommend early view­ I’ll never knougih, although Club ing so not to be disappointed. programme. December 5th is the hole, was won by Mrs V. Pinkney. In a briefer letter W. HEBDON ball th! The Accommodation Briefly preliminary date for the Christmas Miss M. Addison won the sur­ Ye ken it better. Comprises: Ground Floor: Ent­ P.S. G ates? T h e re ’ll b e m augh. I ’ll from I dinner at the Fox and Hounds. The prise box. The nearly new stall Building Contractor rance Hall and Stairs, Lounge, no abide, but be augh. The si Kitchen, Bathroom/W.C. First county letter was read and discuss­ continues to flourish. Mrs S. Rob­ New Buildings and is Floor: Small Landing, 2 Bed­ ed. son came along to show us her ALAN W. BYDE. M iddleton. victory rooms. Externally: Superb Gar­ Mrs Allinson introduced Mrs skills in flower arranging. She made Extensions, Alterations den comprises of Lawns and it look so easy, giving us hints and and Repairs Alth Flower Borders, Outside Toilet, Dorrington, the speaker, who in a two f Garden Shed. Rateable Value: racy manner described ways and tips on how to treat flowers and BOWES Roofing £40. means of making the most of greenery. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Two arrangements were given to Tel. Teesdale 40471 far mi Price: £26,000 ourselves. Cling film and fennel and w tea were two essential ingredients. raffle. They were won by Mrs For Free Estimate Rumney and Mrs Raper. Thanks ANNUAL outfit She assured us that all her hints The were given by Mrs Blenkinsop. Tea New on the Market and recipes worked. Mrs Kynaston on th and biscuits were served. SHOW FOR SALE thanked her for all the informa­ 6-30 tion given and for cheering every­ HEARMOITH’S WITH VACANT POSSESSION Saturday, 10th September appoii 24 ACRES OF one up on a wet and dreary night. playei Social time followed. Members MEADOW AND ROUGH PASTURE WITH WATER A. STEVENS Schedules available from: SUMMER SALE atteni had to make as many words as READILY AVAILABLE Mrs M. Brown, j At! they could from Cotherstone. The MIDWAY BETWEEN NENTHEAD AND ALSTON BUILDING, ROOFING W h o rlan d s, on f winner was Mrs Fairless. Mrs Starts FRIDAY, 12th AUGUST OFFERS IN THE REGION OF £24,000 GUTTERING REPAIRS Gilmonby. Bowes, kick- Anderson won the raffle and Miss Barnard Castle. Towi Wardle and Mrs Allinson were Also ARTEXING Tel. Teesdale 28212 at 9 a.m. the ONE BEDROOMED FLAT joint winners of the competition Tel. Teesdale 27424 to B in a Central position of the Town Centre. for a salad on a tea plate. Entries close their Please contact the office for further details. The next meeting is on 22nd Saturday, 3rd September After 4 o'clock 49 Galgate, Barnard Castle. Tel. 37151 pitcl September when Mrs J. -Buxton will