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mills in Stanhope Burn, human skulls, boar tusks, knives, 

 bronze bracelets, jet rings, spearheads, charcoal fragments of 

 pottery, and several marine and other shells were found. The 

 removal of the limestone several years ago destroyed all traces 

 of this cavern. 



When the palatine power of the Bishop of Durham was 

 established in the eleventh century, Weardale forest became 

 of great importance as the hunting ground of the princely 

 Bishops. The forest services rendered by the tenants of the 

 Manor furnish a most interesting chapter in the history of 

 copyhold tenures. 



After suitable arrangements were made in Stanhope, the 

 advance party paid a visit to Blanchland. The road is very 

 steep until Meadow's Edge (almost as high as Calder Law) 

 is reached. From this high ground unfortunately a view of 

 the valley could not be obtained in consequence of a thick 

 mist which covered everything but the lower ground. 



Lapwings, Grouse, Meadow Pipits, Golden Plovers, Star- 

 lings, Rooks, Geese, and Sheep attained gigantic proportions 

 viewed through the magnifying powers of the mist. 



The elevation of Blanchland is similar to Stanhope. The 

 Derwent's well wooded banks add a great charm to the 

 village. 



Of the Abbey founded in 1175, nothing remains but the 

 refectory which is now used as an inn. 



The Abbey Church was repaired and turned into a chapel 

 of ease in 1752. 



The great number of visitors at the Lord Crewe Arms and 

 the necessity of dining in sections made us late for the 

 commencement of the service at the church. We proceeded 

 as far as the door, intending to enter as silently as possible. 

 Our progress however was arrested by the following notice 

 attached to the door : — 



" Divine service is now proceeding in this church. You 

 are requested not to interrupt it, and to take this as a sufficient 

 warning. T. C. D., Vicar. 



Action will be taken on the first opportunity." 



