Description

In this final installment of our Weird Wessex road trip, Andy and Craig conclude their journey through Cornwall with a fascinating look at a brand-new monument built with ancient techniques.

Guest: Will Coleman, the artistic director behind Kerdroya, a stunning Cornish labyrinth built from traditional dry stone walling.

Episode Highlights:

• The deep history of Cornish hedging, its geological diversity, and why it's so vital to the landscape.
• How Kerdroya is a "brand new ancient monument"—a piece of land art for the future, not just a historical recreation.
• The project's unique funding model: you can "buy a yard of hedge" to help its construction and leave a message.
• The etymology of Kerdroya and the crucial difference between a maze (where you get lost) and a labyrinth (where you find yourself).
• The infamous cream tea debate: jam-first vs. cream-first, and the creation of the blasphemous "Wiltshire Way."

Links & Resources:

• Kerdroya: Learn more and support the project at https://www.kerdroya.org/

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Written by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens

Edited by Craig Brooks

Intro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie)

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