The view of Lydiard House (West Swindon) from the wooded area on the far side of the park.----------
English Heritage are currently undertaking a full archaeological survey of Lydiard Park using their Total Station Theodolite which takes measurements with millimetre accuracy from which it is possible to draw a map of the archaeological features in the park. The Lydiard Park project aims to restore the 18th century landscape but in order to do so it is important to understand all the earlier and more recent phases of the park's evolution. So far they have discovered evidence ranging from agricultural use during the Medieval period to hut platforms, roads and boundaries associated with the World War 2 military which once occupied the Lydiard events and sports field.
Reflections - from the bridge leading to the wooded walk
The frozen lake at Lydiard Park - a flock of seagulls sitting on the ice in the cold sunlight 