The first Ley discovered by Alfred Watkins in June 1921 was the "Blackwardine Ley".
It starts at Stretton Grandison and crosses 25 miles of Herefordshire's countryside to Croft Ambrey. On it's course it passes over Eaton Hill on the east of the town of Leominster.
Eaton Hill was the site of a 7th Century castle built by Merwald King of Mercia. The earthworks of the castle and it's grounds can still be seen on the hill, including a set of three ditches on the southern side of the hill.
All of the photographs below have been taken on the line of the Ley and are accessible on public footpaths.
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| Looking S.E. at the bottom of Eaton Hill on the North side. |
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| On top of Eaton Hill looking S.E. towards Stoke Prior and Blackwardine. |
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| Looking N.E. back to Leominster on top of Eaton Hill. |
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| This two hundred year old Oak tree is growing on the ruins of the "Castle of Comfort Hill". |
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| At the bottom of Eaton Hill looking S.E towards Stoke Prior and Blackwardine. |
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| At the base of Eaton Hill looking across to the Broad on the eastern side of Leominster. |
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| Eaton Hill as seen from the Broad on the outskirts of Leominster town. |
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