Aldreth Causeway

Aldreth Causeway is an ancient pathway stretching 2+ miles from Aldreth Village to Belsars Hill in the Camb's Fens, steeped in the legend of Hereward the Wake

[Hereward the Wake @WakeHereward]

The Conqueror's Trail traces the footsteps of William the Conqueror's assault upon the Isle of Ely in October 1071.
We are now opening up the Conqueror's Trail to the public.
Subscribe for GPX file of the route and the history surrounding the event at:
https://t.co/acPPQEeioy

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A boat passes under #Aldreth High Bridge on the #OldWest River somewhere near the position of the old medieval hythe
#AldrethCauseway #ConquerorsTrail #Hereward
#WakeHereward #HerewardCountry #Hiking #Ramblers #HerewardTheWake #Ely https://t.co/eN7yahrYBF

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Download the GPX file at: https://t.co/ITytDaQHnw
Happy Hiking!
#HerewardHeartlands #HerewardTrail #HerewardCountry

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Hereward Oak Day this Sunday 21st December. Commemorating Hereward's Exile just before Xmas 1062*
Rory G as Hereward regales tales.
Introduction by David Maile*
https://t.co/NzrWkFrMri
#HerewardTheWake

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Hereward the Wake was back at Ely yesterday 954 years after the defeat of his forces to William the Conqueror. With an appreciative audience gathering despite the heavy rain, Rory G regaled tales of the Siege of Ely the betrayal by monks & his daring escape into the Fens.

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Rory G as Hereward opens the Haddenham History Day on Saturday 11th October.
Fundraiser for the Arkenstall Centre.
#WakeHereward

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#HerewardsLastStand at Ely & other tales will be regaled by Hereward re-enactor Rory G with his brand of medieval street theatre 954 years to the date of the #FallOfEly on Monday 27th October.
1pm outside Ely Cathedral
1.30pm at Oliver Cromwel's House
#WakeHereward #Hereward

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Tremendous article on Hereward at @BourneTownFC by Nigel Chapman for Lincs Online News
Hereward's Return from exile & his rebellion against injustice & oppression in defence of his own folk, their land & institutions, honourably remembered in Bourne & South Lincs by his own folk

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Fantastic Robin Jones Hereward article in The Non League Paper after #TheWakes @BourneTownFC kindly hosted the #HerewardReturns from exile commemoration with Rory G as Hereward leading the team out v @AFCRD Rushden & Diamonds.
Great sports all! And a great community spirit!

[Hereward the Wake @WakeHereward]

Hereward Returns!
Hereward sounded his horn to open the Hereward Wargames Show in Peterborough on Sunday.
It marked 958 years since his return from Exile & Uprising against Norman oppression.
The Hereward legend is perpetuated through re-enactor Rory G
#WakeHereward #Fens

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Hereward Returns!
This weekend at Bourne Town FC 3pm Sat 6 & Peterborough Hereward Wargames Show Sun 10am.
Marking Hereward's return from exile & 5 year rebellion in the Fens against William the Conqueror.
Bring the kids!
#HerewardReturns #WakeHereward
https://t.co/acPPQEeioy

[David AC Maile @DavidACMaile]

Hereward article in The Wakes matchday programme for this Saturday serves to preserve the cultural folk memory of the son of Bourne on the anniversary of his return from exile in early September of 1067. 958 years ago. Hereward Returns! with Rory G as Hereward the Wake.

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Rory G as #HerewardTheWake will open the Hereward Wargames Show in Peterborough on Sunday 7th September at 10am.
Details at https://t.co/15toppDYQU

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#Hereward (Rory G) looking up at the window of Hugh Candidus at the Feast of St. Peter @pborocathedral on Sunday.
Hugh's 12thC Chronicle describes Hereward's brutal attack on #Peterborough in 1070.
Our quest is to get Hereward's excommunication absolved by the Church.

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29th June 1068, Hereward was knighted at Peterborough Abbey.
On Sunday at 1pm outside @pborocathedral. 957 years later we commemorate him.

It begins the process of seeking a posthumous Absolution of Hereward's excommunication in 1070.

All welcome!
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[Hereward Country @HerewardCountry]

Go in Search of Hereward, at Peterborough Cathedral
#HerewardCountry

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Hereward the Wake spotted in Peterborough Cathedral..
#OTD 955 years ago
2nd June 1070-2025
Hereward Rising!
Hereward the Wake his rebel army and the Danish sack Peterborough Monastery and burn Peterborough to the ground.
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[The Hereward Way @Hereward_Way]

The Hereward Relay & Ultra 40 mile cross-country race along the Hereward Way is this Sunday 26th January 2025.
Rory G will be appearing as Hereward the Wake.
#WakeHereward
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