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Stone Stiles in Gloucestershire? Stone stiles are found in many areas of the country. There are examples throughout Gloucestershire and in and around Cirencester. For centuries they have provided access to locals walking along pathways as they went about their business whilst preventing sheep and cattle from straying further afield. Despite the historic value of these stone stiles, scores of them have been abandoned and some now lost.
In 2020 Peter Wilson, launched ‘The Stile Project’. Working in association with CPRE Gloucestershire the Countryside Charity, English Heritage and the Cotteswold Naturalists Field Club, Peter’s aim is to produce a record of every remaining stone stile in Gloucestershire before they are lost forever. Through support from volunteers and members of these groups and other keen walkers, over 500 stiles have been recorded but it’s known there are at least 100 more stiles yet to be mapped.
So when you are out walking, if you spot a stone stile, or if you know of an existing stile, please photograph it, if possible from both sides. Download a Stile Re-
cording Form by going to the CPRE website, https://
www.cpreglos.org.uk/creating-a-record-of-glouces- tershire-stone-stiles/ Please give as much informa- tion as possible before emailing the form to: peter.
wilson@woodchestervalleyvillage.co.uk
Any ‘duplicate’ stiles recorded are welcome as you may take a better picture than the one already on file. Peter is also looking for background notes; history, geology and the landscape setting of each stone as well as its precise OS location. Don’t worry if you’re not able to give all that information but he would like to know exactly where you came across the stile.
The information will then be used to develop an inter- active App. There is no doubt the App will encourage more people to explore our wonderful county adding to their enjoyment of country walks. It will also help wheelchair and scooter users and families with chil- dren in buggies to plan their walks.
There are many stiles out there just waiting to be discovered (see some pictured below) but please do remember the Country Code – Respect other people, Protect the natural environment, Follow advice and local signs and Obey social distancing regulations.
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To find out why it has been so successful, join our Zoom talks on a Tuesday and Friday at 10.00am. For details, go to:
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