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Town Crier
Town Criers introduced by the Normans to relay news to the people.

History of the Court

Cricklade Court Leet has been part of the Cricklade community since the formation of Manorial Courts following the Norman Conquest which started at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Today, the Cricklade Court is one of only 32 courts remaining in the UK.

Our Role Today

The Cricklade Court has a continuing role in the management of the common lands of Cricklade; which includes the appointment of a Hayward; and the management of the grazing on North Meadow National Nature Reserve.

The  Cricklade Court works closely with Natural England on the management and conservation of this National Nature Reserve. Natural England have owned and managed this site since the 1970s. The Natural England leaflet on North Meadow explains in more detail.

 

Town Crier leads guided walk
Cricklade Court Leet Town Crier leads visitors on a guided walk of North Meadow NNR

The Cricklade Court Leet became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in 2018 and has 25 volunteer members who are involved in many of the Town’s activties in addition to conservation work on North Meadow National Nature Reserve. The Cricklade Town Council website has a map of Cricklade, giving information about local landmarks.

Upcoming Events

 

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Recent Posts

 

Plant Identification Course

Our course started with a welcome from our Cricklade Court Leet Town Crier Eric. We were delighted to have David...
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Plant Identification Course

Damselfly Identification Course

Our Damselfly Identification course started with a welcome by the Cricklade Town Crier and Court Leet member Eric. Sue Rees-Evans...
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Damselfly Identification Course

North Meadow is Open

River levels are down to seasonal levels and Natural England lifted the temporary closure yesterday. The fritillary season is finished...
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North Meadow is Open

North Meadow Closure Extended

Natural England have extended the closure of North Meadow until 16th June. The warmer weather and no rain in the...
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North Meadow Closure Extended

North Meadow still closed and flooded

The rainfall this week (37mm) has raised the river levels again. The growing hay crop makes the meadow look green...
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North Meadow still closed and flooded

Coronation Concert and Picnic

Our Coronation Concert and Picnic was a great success. About 400 people enjoyed the Cricklade Band Concert in the unexpectedly...
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Coronation Concert and Picnic

Court Leet Coronation Mugs

Cricklade Court Leet members visited St Sampson's School, Cricklade Preschool Playgroup and Thames Playgroup this week. The Court is giving...
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Court Leet Coronation Mugs

North Meadow is closed but drying

  River levels  have dropped quickly this week and the meadow is now drying rapidly. Ground conditions are still very...
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North Meadow is closed but drying

North Meadow is closed but water levels are lower

River levels  are now dropping but 3 mm of rain this week and more expected today is not helping. The...
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North Meadow is closed but water levels are lower

North Meadow still Closed

River levels remain high but are now reducing after 6 days without rain in the last week. Natural England have...
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North Meadow still Closed