Dig in Eldon Hill Quarry - Info wanted
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pwhole
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The large vertical fissure with a huge spoil heap beneath?? It's a current TSG dig, being 'supervised' by young Alastair Gott, currently in the Dales this weekend I believe, but I'm sure he'll pop in before too long.
It's described here: https://ukcaving.com/board/index.php?topic=21992.msg278880#msg278880
It's described here: https://ukcaving.com/board/index.php?topic=21992.msg278880#msg278880
pwhole
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Yes. The last time I was in it was looking pretty good (if you like orange laminated sediment fill that is), and I could just about stand up at the face again, but I gather he and Luke have been back since, so I'm sure there's progress. Though I feel like his booking agent now, so hopefully he'll be along very soon to issue a statement...
alastairgott
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Had another little furtle in there before christmas, it's still progressing.
I've got a plan to see how much fill might need removing, so i might update when i have more info.
I've got a plan to see how much fill might need removing, so i might update when i have more info.
alastairgott
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Up to you pal, if you live locally and can walk there sure police will have no problem.
Ignoring Covid for a second, yes the quarry is fine to visit under normal circumstances.
Ignoring Covid for a second, yes the quarry is fine to visit under normal circumstances.
alastairgott
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Well, if you have room, then take a crowbar. The one directly opposite you with the mound of dirt outside needs a dig. Can?t remember when I was last there (edit yes I can, day before rescue in Yorkshire at start of year). it was when we had Ann and canary there. Ann had a furtle in the wall and we were positive about the direction of that.
Have not been back since, but there was a dig on that Sunday that I couldn?t help with.
Have not been back since, but there was a dig on that Sunday that I couldn?t help with.
alastairgott
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did you go? 
How was it? :alien: :alien: did you take a crowbar? Any police
How was it? :alien: :alien: did you take a crowbar? Any police
pwhole
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I hope that dodgy face above hasn't dropped and they're surviving on one dry tub of Pot Noodles and roof-drips. Maybe you should go and have a look? Take a crowbar, etc... :halo:
PS - I think most of the police in Sheffield must be watching drone monitors or all at roadblocks in the Peak District, as there aren't many round these parts lately. Mind you, there's nowt happening.
PS - I think most of the police in Sheffield must be watching drone monitors or all at roadblocks in the Peak District, as there aren't many round these parts lately. Mind you, there's nowt happening.
