Prior to the sale of the land, the previous owner generously allowed us access, and we began documenting our visits.
17th March
We planted 100 English Bluebells on the land.
20th March
John discovered that there is an Ancient Monument on the land: Medieval cross base, 400m south east of Crag House. List Entry: 1008424.
The base of the wayside cross is incorporated into the dry stone wall situated on the top of the east-west ridge. It is believed to be on the Medieval Pilgrim route from Hexham Abbey to the Church of St Oswalds at Heavenfield.
1st April
We planted Snowdrops that we had taken from our garden.
Sunday 21st April
New growth from a dead Elm trunk on the west side of the Pit Wood. Primroses on the south facing bank of the spring gully. Saw Bullfinches - 2 pairs in the Pit Wood.
20th May
We discover that completion hasn't happened as planned because of a legal technicality.
20th June
John saw a hare on the Top Grazing.
24th July
Mike has applied to the Land Registry and been given Absolute Title to the land inside the gateway.
30th July
We have exchanged contracts. Completion to take place Wednesday 7th August.