SPRING EQUINOX 2022

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Vernal Equinox...went to Repton. Visited St Wystans church. Specifically to visit the crypt again. R hadn't been before. Cold, eerie place but well worth visiting. It is where the Saxon Kings were buried. The Vikings also came to Repton, they probably used the church as a wintering place. 300 bodies have been excavated here. Also, in nearby Heath Wood burials of over 50 mounds for funerals of the Great Heathen Army. Ivar the Boneless was supposed to be buried here. He wanted to be buried where he would have to be walked over. Supposedly, William the Conquerer new of his curse. So, in order for him to be King he came to Repton, dug up the body and had it cremated. In the entrance to the church are the remains of Saxon crosses from the 7th century. Amazing place.

The archway shown below is the remains of the gateway arch to the 12th century Old Priory
This ancient cross was the focus of the medieval village and it remains an easily recognisable symbol of Repton

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