Charles Reece gave us an excellent talk about the history of the Mount, the site of a ringwork castle. Archaeological evidence suggests that the castle was established in the late 11th century and abandoned in the 14th. In 1997 it was bought by Derek Batten, who requested the help of Time Team, cleared the site and organised plays and other events there. He sold it to Charles who continues the good work.



We were then treated to tea and cakes and a fascinating talk by Margaret Hall-Townley about a rare oak effigy of Sir William de Combemartin, who died in 1318. It was in a very fragile state but has now been conserved and is in a temporary position until funds are raised for a tomb chest and move to the north side of the chancel. All entry fees and additional donations went to the Knight Fund and Margaret thanked everyone for their generosity.