Churn Stand, Kelcliffe Lane

We have puzzled and puzzled over a feature on Kelcliffe Lane at the top of the Park:   four pillars with an iron bolt coming out of the top of each.  Many of us remember a structure of wood across the top,  and many thought, naturally, it was a seat.  But, in good Time Team fashion, a seat didn’t make sense.  Why, so close to a wall?  Why no back?  Why didn’t it have a better view?  Why four pillars and so long?   Did a line of people sit there? Continue reading →