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May Hill


To a crow, the trig point on top of May Hill can be found 6.21 miles east, south east of my home in Ross-on-Wye . To us more terrestrial beings however it is a road journey of 8.5 miles followed by a 0.64 mile gentle climb to the top. (Should you still wish to fly however, the bearing is 111 degrees.) From the top the views are spectacular in all directions. With a lesser degree of accuracy, Ross and the Black Mountains can be seen to the west, Gloucester and the River Severn to the east, the Malvern Hills to the north and the Forest of Dean to the south.

The photographs below were taken just prior to sunset on 24th November 2002, hence the pale blue of the sky and the mist. I had intended to stay for the sunset but, being a bit dim at times I forgot my torch and didn't fancy walking back down in total darkness, so I will reserve sunset photography for another time.

May Hill, Gloucestershire May Hill, Gloucestershire
The view west from May Hill, November 2002. A slightly more 'zoomed in' view than the one to the left looking at Ross-on-Wye.
May Hill, Gloucestershire May Hill, Gloucestershire
The trees on top of May Hill, November 2002. A view of the autumn sun through the trees on top of May Hill, November 2002.
May Hill, Gloucestershire May Hill, Gloucestershire
Silver Jubilee plaque on May Hill, which reads: '1952 - 1977 E ii R - This plaque was erected by the parishes of Longhope & Newent as a tribute to a gracious and beloved monarch. God save the Queen.' Plaque for the new trees planted for the Silver Jubilee in 1977.
May Hill, Gloucestershire May Hill, Gloucestershire
The May Hill Trig. Point located at NGR: SO 69573 / 21268. Looking East from May Hill, November 2002.
May Hill, Gloucestershire May Hill, Gloucestershire
May Hill Pony, November 2002. May Hill Pony, November 2002.
May Hill, Gloucestershire May Hill, Gloucestershire
I think these are Lycoperdon echinatum, which are poisonous, but don't get excited and collect them to serve that nagging spouse for dinner as I'm not 100% sure of the identification and they may well be perfectly safe. This is what happens when I ask Tina to hold my camera for a few minutes. November 2002, May Hill.

Those Remembered on the War Memorial

Francis Edward Andrews, Albert John Boast, Thomas Churchill, John Cummery, Edward Jones, William Cornelius Maroney, William George Maxfield,
John Miller, Alfred George Morris, Wallace Palmer, Reginald Tom Parry, Thomas Alfred Scudamore, Charles Watkins, Alfred Williams.


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