Hopefully today has been great fun for all so here is the chance to compare how you've all done for the bragging rights.....

 

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ANSWERS​​

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1. Close by to the Scroll map what is the ‘Early Norman’ landmark? A: CHURCH

 

2. A bit of a misnomer of a building name is close by. What’s it called? A: THE BUNGALOW

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3. No doubt ‘born’ from the surrounding Oak Farm. Whats the name of the cottage? A: ACORN COTTAGE

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4. When was the big Australian city farmhouse built? A: 1896

 

5. What’s the name of the ‘celestial’ chapel and when was it built? A: STAR CHAPEL

 

6. When was Colerne Liberal Club founded? A: 1905

 

QUESTIONS ON FOOT AT COLERNE

with the help of the scroll map the answers should be easier to find.

 

7: Which company is offering something ‘Fresh’’ for any occasion? A: FLOWER COMPANY

 

8: What colour are the dragons at the 6 Bells? A:RED

 

9: What colour are the birds as ‘Badger’s Bench? A: WHITE

 

Find and use the map of the village and surrounding area.

 

10: What’s the name of the wood next to the school A: FRANK'S WOOD

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11: And what famous old rock band seems to have a house back near Box where you’re staying? A: SLADE

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12. At Colham Farm what standards are employed? I wonder how this farm would compare to Izzie’s farm back home... A: SOIL ASSOCIATION ORGANIC STANDARDS

 

QUESTIONS ON FOOT AT CASTLE COOMBE

with the help of the scroll map the answers should be easier to find.

 

13: What colour is the cross above the main church door? A: YELLOW

 

14: Which mythical creature has residence in the village? A: UNICORN

 

15: Whats the ideal spot to sit back with your favourite book? A: THE READING ROOM

 

16: The market cross is protected by which Acts of Parliament? A:ANCIENT MONUMENTS ACT 193 & 1931

 

17: Whats the fourth name to go with ERNEST, HARRY and ROWLAND? A: ARTHUR KING

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18. What ball game is available at the Manor House? A: GOLF

 

19. What ‘seasonal road will you find here? A: SUMMER LANE

 

20. What can you pick your own of? A: SUNFLOWERS

 

21. Inside what appears like a bus stop there is what looks like a Banksy. What’s it depict? A: STARS AND HELICOPTERS

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22. What cunning creature adorns the gate entrance here? A: FOX

 

23. These stone “mushrooms”  are known as ‘staddle’ or ‘settle’ stones. Once used to elevate grain stores to protect against rats getting in. Hence thier shape. How many mark an entrance along here  ? A: 4

 

24. What year was Luckington Chapel built? A:1866

 

25. What American sport is played by kids along here? A: BASKET BALL

 

QUESTIONS ON FOOT AT SHERSTON

with the help of the scroll map the answers should be easier to find.

 

26: When was No15 originally constructed? A: 1511

 

27: What childens baking favourite lends its name to a building? A: GINGERBREAD

 

28: Sherston Old School is what sort of company? A: COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

 

29: Whats the third doctor to go with Philippa Pettit and Lorna Harris? A: DR SIMON WATKINS

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30. How many “ways” are there here? A: 'FOUR'WAYS (name of building on the junction)

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31. Where are the three defibrillators located in the Village? A: SPORTS CENTRE, GOLF CLUB & SCHOOL  RECEPTION

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32. Where is good for business for ‘rabbits’? A: WARREN BUSINESS PARK

I wonder if Izzie had a pet Rabbit on the farm. Was it as tasty as poor old Joyce the pig?

 

33. On the approach into Didmarton What is checked regularly? A: YOUR SPEED

 

34. You will have to pull over and jump out immediately after turning off the main road to get this There is a little plaque somewhere. When was the Badminton Estate boundary wall finished. A: AUGUST 1988

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35. What sort of traffic should you expect here? A: FARM TRAFFIC

 

36. What colour is the bench outside the cottage with castle turrets? A: PURPLE

 

37. Your vehicle has to be below what height to get into Badminton? A: 3.1 m or 10'3"

 

QUESTIONS ON FOOT AT BADMINTON

with the help of the scroll map the answers should be easier to find.

 

38: Where is the Millennium Seat? A: IN THE BUS STOP

 

39: Find the OLD POST OFFICE. When was the building constructed? A: 1860

 

40: How many cricketers are playing above the door? A: 5 (one is an umpire)

 

41: Where did No10 get its milk from? BRISTOL (named on the old mill urns in the front garden)

 

42: What is in operation at the Badminton Office Estate? CCTV

 

43: Which county lends its name to a house here? A: ESSEX (Essex House)

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44. How many Gnomes are scaling a building along here? A: 2 (climbing with all the gear up the side of a house on the road to Acton Turville)

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45. It's not a train “station” but what does Acton Turville have ? A: BOOSTER Station (for water pumping and pressure)

 

46. What ‘fishy’ looking house is along here? A: 'PIKE' House

 

47. In the news recently, what famous London building has its namesake here? A: SOMERSET HOUSE (it was on fire the other week)

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48. Who has a lot of tractors? A: CE DAVIS & Co

 

QUESTIONS ON FOOT AT MARSHFIELD

 

49. A legacy from this being the main road from London to Bristol. How many miles is it to Hyde Park Corner? A: 103 miles

 

50. Who painted the bus stop and when? CLASS SIX in 2009

 

51. When was the Old School House built? 1861

 

52. When did the village win Avon best kept large village? 1988

 

53. When was FG Bond established? 1934

 

54. Beyond Catherine House what type of dog, and we know Izzie loves dogs, is on the look out? A DALMATION

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55. When was Marshfield cricket club founded? A: 1901

 

56. A great cryptic question to finish.  Where would you never want to be stranded but always have a cold drink.A: ROCKS