In the Hofa grove

Spring equinox at Belaugh ceremonial and funeral Grove, looking north west to Coltishall 

It's summer solstice. Solstice days are when the sun is at the most high or low in the sky. Summer solstice signals the start of astronomical summer (longest day), while winter solstice heralds the beginning of winter ~ shortest day. 

Additionally, two equinoxes occur when the sun moves directly aloft of the equator, meaning day and night become equal in time. The vernal equinox starts astronomical spring, while the autumnal equinox launches autumn.

Both solstices and equinoxes are major astronomical events that have been celebrated by civilisations, including pagan druids ~ a mysterious priestly group of learned elders who administered law and provided education for the ancient tribal Celtic people of Europe. 

The article by Nick Walmsley Esq relates the story of Hoveton in the deep foundations of our past ~ and the importance of a fascinating geological and spiritual grove or hollow in the side of the Bure valley at Belaugh, adjoining Hoveton. A hallowed place for commemoration of dead ancestors and ritual worship of the sun and interlinked solar system. 

Today, the crevice in the land is disected by the characterful B1354 road. Kindly reproduced from a classic edition of the Bridge magazine of June 2017.