The Meridian Line runs through many parts of the county but now the locals in Bluntisham have created a fitting tribute to that fact close to the aptly-named Meridian Wood.

The historic prime meridian, or Greenwich meridian, is a geographical reference line that passes through the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, in London but also runs through many counties the length of England.

Thanks to village charities in Bluntisham, there is now a paved area and commemorative signs indicating exactly where the north/south line runs.

Work was recently completed at the site and the official opening has since taken place.

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A small ceremony, held on September 6, was performed by authors and respected members of the Long Distance Walkers Association, Graham and Hilda Heap.

The two of them have completed the 273 mile walk along the Meridian Trail and have now written four guide books to help others complete the route.

They are yet again walking the trail and popped in to Bluntisham to help promote the village site.

“We were very touched at being asked to cut the tape to inaugurate the latest addition to the long list of trees and other markers that record the Meridian line’s traverse across the country,“ said Hilda.

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Woodland Trust volunteer and wood warden for Meridian Wood, David Gedye, helped secure the funding for the commemorative section.

He said: “I’m pleased that future editions of Hilda and Graham’s path books will offer walkers the opportunity to extend their walk along the Meridian Trail to take in our village’s human sundial and Meridian Wood.”

For more information, contact David Gedye on 07980280861.

Copies of the Greenwich Meridian Trail guides are available from greenwichmeridiantrail.co.uk or amazon.co.uk