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| *****SWAAG_ID***** | 905 |
| Date Entered | 13/11/2015 |
| Updated on | 13/11/2015 |
| Recorded by | Tim Laurie |
| Category | Vernacular Record |
| Record Type | Miscellaneous |
| Site Access | Public Footpath |
| Record Date | 10/11/2015 |
| Location | Arkle Beck. Boxer Peacock\'s Cottage. |
| Civil Parish | Reeth |
| Brit. National Grid | NZ 35 005 |
| Record Name | Boxer Peacock's wash basin |
| Record Description | I am grateful to Mike Walton for this information:
This fine salt glazed stoneware drinking fountain located by the track from Fremington to Castle Farm was set up by Boxer Peacock who was the final occupant of the picturesque but now sadly, ruined white-washed cottage known as Boxer Peacock's Cottage. This drinking fountain and hand basin was undoubtedly, then, top of the range and very 'in'. The basin was set up to receive the clean cool water (never known to freeze) from the small spring stream closest to his cottage. As stated by The Major, Boxer Peacock had also set up his shaving mirror in the branches of an overhanging hazel tree. Those were the days, when Swaledale men shaved every morning at 6 o'clock sharp and ensuite really meant a 300 yard walk to the nearest wash basin.
Reference: 'Walking with the Major' an anthology of seven of Major F.T.C. William's walks from Reeth, published by the parishes of the Churches of Swaledale with Arkengarthdale. |
| Image 1 ID | 6556 Click image to enlarge |
| Image 1 Description | Boxer Peacock's Cottage |  |
| Image 2 ID | 6558 Click image to enlarge |
| Image 2 Description | Boxer Peacock's Basin |  |
| Image 3 ID | 6557 Click image to enlarge |
| Image 3 Description | The way to the bathroom (you cant miss it) follows the track down Arkle Beck |  |
