4^4 REPORT ON FIELD MEETINGS 



The Second Field Meeting was held at Warkworth on 

 June 4th, the weather being all that could be desired for such 

 an occasion, and there was again an excellent attendance of 

 members and friends. Detraining at Warkworth station, the 

 party proceeded to the ancient village by the lane leading 

 thereto from the station; this, once interesting for its hedgerows 

 bedecked with flowers, has recently been greatly altered, newly 

 erected stone walls having taken the place of the greenery of 

 yore. Entering Warkworth by the old 14th century bridge 

 crossing the Coquet, we were met by Mr. Pybus, who had 

 kindly made the arrangements for our guidance during the 

 day, the first item being a visit to the fine old church. Here 

 an agreeable and instructive hour was passed under the 

 conductorship of the Vicar, the Rev. J. Fairbrother, who ably 

 and courteously pointed out many features of archaeological 

 interest. One important item was a portion of the old Saxon 

 church of King Ceowulph, which was discovered during a 

 process of restoration in the latter part of the i8th century; 

 this included a beautiful cross which has been permanently 

 preserved in the present chancel. 



After a cordial vote of thanks to the Vicar for his kind 

 services, we then made our way to the castle, where — amid 

 the picturesque ruins — we halted for a short while, in order 

 that luncheon might be partaken of. That being accom- 

 plished, we descended the ravine to the border of the stream, 

 and followed the path by its margin. Very noticeable at this 

 point were the numerous hawthorns, then a mass of bloom, 

 presenting a striking contrast to similar trees in less favoured 

 situations. On the river banks many interesting plants were 

 found, amongst which may be mentioned the white star-like 

 blossoms of Saxifraga granulata growing in fine contrast with 

 the golden yellow of Barbarea vnlgaj'is. 



Crossing the river by the boat (used for conveying visitors 

 to the renowned hermitage), and continuing our walk along 

 the northern bank of the Coquet, we came to an open part of 

 the glade, delightful to the eye of the botanist by the unusual 



