A walk to Hollowmarsh. I am fascinated by this small area of land which runs from the northern edge of Litton along the valley floor.
I had thought that the field systems were recent, maybe imposed since enclosure. They are actually far older, evidence of a medieval ridge and furrow system which divided the land into regular parcels in order to dole out strips equally.
Along the boundary of one of the fields the oak trees and hazel has been cut back. The oaks are gnarled and ancient.
