Last Friday I revisited Clee Hill, for a quick walk with Dougie, and to drop off a couple of mugs that I had made from Neil and Karen’s clay (over in Oreton). It was good to see them and to discuss what future possibilities there may be for some clay sourcing linked to ditch digging, excavation of foundations etc. It would be great to help someone out with the removal of some extracted material – but the quantities available will be critical, as if I can get over a tonne or 2 – then it may be worth hiring a vehicle for transportation of the clay to a clay manufacturer up in Stoke for processing….. It’ll all need checking out again if the opportunity arrises – but fingers crossed…..

Titterston Clee Hill plateau

Looking south-east over the “dhustone” quarry

Clee Hill clay pulverised with a hammer

After slaking – I blunge the clay – mostly with a wooden paddle – but also, towards the end, by hand….

Dougie – perplexed as to what on earth is going on….