Various stories exist regarding the legend, citing the Cunning Man as a wizard from nearby Tadley, who was able to heal both ailments and broken relationships.
From Baughurst the brook flows eastwards though Tadley and the Pamber Forest nature reserve; thereafter it turns northeastwards, skirting below and around Silchester Roman Town, and its name changes to Silchester Brook.
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Two years later, they started selling their Budgens stores; the largest stores were disposed of on the open market with stores in places including Tadley and Mildenhall to larger store chains.