Work goes on apace on the tunnel at Norton. Probably built in the late 17th century to keep the peasant workers out of sight from the house (nothing like the sight of a rude peasant to put one off the pheasant terrine), it runs under the drive. It was beginning to fall into disrepair and was in danger of swallowing a car or more likely, the tanker that delivers heating oil to Walter's cottage.
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| 'Tunnelling' sketchbook page 30cm x 30cm |
The top has been exposed, bricks removed and a former made in preparation for rebuilding:
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