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Sunday, 28 December 2014

28th December, Black Lake, Lindow Common

Sunset today

imageI went out for a much-needed brain-straightener this afternoon and found myself wandering around Lindow Common on the outskirts of Wilmslow.

The name Lindow is derived from Llyn Ddu = Lake Black. The lake shot to fame in 1984 when the preserved body of a man was discovered by commercial peat cutters. The word on the street is that Pete Bog / Pete Marsh / Lindow Man may well have been a sacrifice of some sort. His body has been carbon dated to between 2BC and 119AD – so he’s quite old.

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8 comments:

  1. Louise18:05

    I've never been there but I'd like too. A great view!

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    1. John J18:35

      It's a lovely place, well worth a vist - and not too far for you I think!

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  2. Meanqueen09:03

    Hi JJ. Thanks for your email. Your blog is not boring, I've added it to the list on my sidebar. I should do more walking but an elderly dog is stopping me getting out as much as I would like. I want to do another long one in the spring. Not getting any younger, need to do it now.

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  3. AlanR09:14

    I take it you filled the Holts card then! ha

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    1. John J17:20

      Got one filled in although not cashed it in yet. I'm well on with the next one. On John Willie's tonight.

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  4. Dawn09:28

    Strueth JJ, that is even older than me!! Lovely photo.

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    1. John J17:23

      How old did you say you were???
      ;-)

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