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boundary. The walk hence, along the springy sheep pasture on the 
ridge of the hill was pleasant enough, and in about half a mile we 
reached the Bradford road, near the Dry Arch, where Mr. Skrine 
pointed out the spot where the Bathford Revels used to be held, and 
passing under the Arch and through the gate of Warley House Wood, 
we reached the spot where a more substantial Juncheon was awaiting 
the Club in a grotto built out of the stones of the old keeper’s lodge, 
who had been the master of the revels. In front were the walls of 
a rustic fort built to commemorate the bombardment of old Claverton 
House from this side of the valley, with a description of which 
incident of local history Mr. Skrine entertained his guests. After 
the meal was finished a lively discussion ensued, and the Club separated 
for the walk to their several homes in friendly groups ; and it is hoped 
not without a determination to finish the round on some future 
occasion. 
South Wraxall, Tuesday, 7th February.—Taking the Great Western 
train as far as Bathampton, the members walked by the Devizes road 
up to Kingsdown, and thence to the village of South Wraxall. A fee 
of sixpence each admitted them to the old Manor house, a good 
specimen of medieval domestic architecture. The buildings surround 
three sides of a court, with a gatehouse to the south and a hall facing 
the west. The oriel window isof the time of Henry VII. A pleasant 
walk on their return through the demesne of Sir Charles Hobhouse 
brought them to Monkton Farley. After luncheon they walked down 
the hill to Bathampton. 
Great Charfield, Tuesday, 7th March. — The train was taken to 
Bradford, thence a pleasant three miles walk to Great Charfield, to see 
the remains of a fine mansion house of the 15th century. It was built 
by Thomas Tropenel, who died in 1490, and with Agnes, his wife, is 
buried under a rich altar tomb in Corsham Church. The oriel window 
is of singular beauty. A little Church close to the house has a curious 
bell turret of the time of Henry VII. The water of the moat turns a 
mill, which occupies the site of one that existed here during the time 
of the Domesday Survey. Walked back by Bathampton. 
Savernake, Tuesday, 14th May.—The Great Western train was taken 
to Devizes and Savernake. After lunch there at the comfortable hote 
built by the Marquis of Ailesbury, the members walked through the 
magnificent forest to the interesting town of Marlborough, The avenue 
