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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 ********************************************************************* This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please advise the sender immediately by using the reply facility in your e-mail software. Please also destroy and delete the message from your computer. Any modification of the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorised by the sender. ********************************************************************* %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%