Shrine

Lincolnshire has a high death rate on the roads. People drive fast and recklessly here along straight roads with hidden dips and deceptive curves.
Road side flower shrine to accident victim

Motorcyclists, attracted by the open roads, are particularly at risk, especially on bank holidays, as they head for the coast or race days at Cadwell Park. Roadside shrines are everywhere and persist for years. This one has a real sense of permanence with a crucifix and water bottles for the flowers screwed to a tree, as well as false flowers, possibly creating a throwback to Pagan times.

Private – KEEP OUT

Wherever you go in the countryside you will find officious, shouty signs like “KEEP OUT”, “PRIVATE PROPERTY”, “TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED”, “DOGS WILL BE SHOT”. Most of these places are out of the way backwaters where people tend not to trespass anyway, and it’s doubtful that those who do won’t be stopped by a keep out sign. It’s understandable when disease might spread to farm animals but, county landowners do tend be a little territorial and paranoid. Keep out signs do not come much more officious than these, I am sure there will be more to follow in future posts…

Officious Keep Out Sign

Officious Keep Out Sign

Officious Keep Out Sign

GET ORF OF MY LAND