Dear All,
My arboriculturalist colleague here in Bedfordshire, David Alderman,
recently sent the following query around our Section:
"I am helping to research the locations of any "clutie trees".
Historically clutie, cloutie or clootie trees were those which grew near
a spring or water source and to which small cloths (or clouts) were tied
by those making a wish. Trees at the head of Barton Springs may once
have included a clutie tree but if you know of any, anywhere in Britain,
or have heard reference to such a tree or the practice, I would be
interested to hear."
I have provided David with a couple of examples in Scotland and Wales
but, although not strictly archaeological, I suspect some members of the
Forum will know of others.
Thanks in anticipation!
Stephen R. Coleman
Historic Environment Information Officer
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