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and the road from Cowley Knoll Lane to Birchover still shows a large 
number of stones laid by them. 
Tea was taken at the Druid’s Hotel, and the drive continued to 
Rowtor Rocks, the volcanic vents at Grange Mill and through the 
Via Gellia, where the quarry in the dolerite at [ble was pointed out. 
Excursion to Hoar Cross and Newborough, July 16th. 
Leader: Mr A. Cuddeford, in place of Mr C. J. Matthews, F.I.C. 
(absent through illness). 
The drive through the Needwood District was much enjoyed 
By the courtesy of the Hon. F. Meynell, the gardens and 
grounds of Hoar Cross Hall were thrown open to the Society. The 
wonderful show of flowers and shrubs were examined with the 
greatest appreciation, the roses being greatly admired as well as 
the Alpine garden, and garden of red lilies. 
The upper portion of an ancient stone well, elaborated carved, and 
brought from Palestine by the late Mrs. Meynell Ingram, attracted 
the close attention of the Archzologists, the billet moulding of the 
arches pointing to its being of the Norman style of Architecture. 
The magnificent church adjoining was also visited, and the 
carving, statuary, stained glass windows and paintings duly admired, 
as were also the recumbent alabaster statues of Mrs. Meynell Ingram 
and her husband. 
The return journey was made via Newborough where the Rev. T. 
H. Spinney, M.A, (Vicar), very kindly conducted the party over the 
new church consecrated in 1901, and gave a most interesting account 
of the circumstances attending its building, and the close connection 
with families in the district notably the late Lord Burton and C. J. 
Clay, Esq. The altar cloths of most artistic work appealed strongly 
to the lady members present. About 15 members attended the 
excursion. 
