FROM LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
The Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project is giving two talks on unique natural features called ‘blow wells’ as part of Heritage Open Days this weekend.
The talks on 10 and 11 September will take place at a the site of a blow well that has recently been restored in the centre of Barton-upon-Humber, and are delivered in partnership with the Barton Civic Society, North Lincolnshire Council and the Environment Agency.
These rare natural features are unique to north-east Lincolnshire, and are found where water from deep underground is forced up by pressure through clay to create a pool of water with similar characteristics to water in a chalk stream.
Many blow wells have been lost as too much water has been taken from them, or by inappropriate management. Many others continue to help feed the flow of water in our amazing local chalk streams.
Jonathan Gahan, project officer, said: "The talks will be a fascinating insight into why these natural features are unique, how they are formed and why it is important to preserve them.
"They'll feature the history of this particular blow well, including spiritual, religious associations and its connection to the local area, and explain recent restoration work. On Saturday a specialist will be on hand to show what animal life can be found in blow wells.
"Anyone interested in natural or social history, will find this this event well worth attending'.
The talks will take place at Barton-upon-Humber blow well at Beck Hill, DN18 5EY, at 3pm on Saturday 10 September and Sunday 11 September, and will last no longer than 1 hour.
Suitable outdoor clothing should be worn but no walking will be involved as the talk will take place adjacent to the blow well. No booking is needed, just turn up on the day.
For more information, please see call 01522 555780 or http://www.lincswolds.org.uk/chalk-streams/lincolnshire-chalk-streams
The Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project is a partnership project including, Lincolnshire County Council, Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service, Anglian Water, Environment Agency, Natural England, The Wild Trout Trust and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. The aim of the project is to encourage good management of Lincolnshire's chalk streams through restoration, advice, education and monitoring of water quality.
NF ADDS: We are drawing this to the attention of people in the Brigg area because it's an interesting and unusual topic and we can see people from our district attending the talks
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