You could say that about many of the Ease Gill entrances. It was dug open in 1984 but was already a draughting hole

Red Rose has informed the CNCC that Wretched Rabbit works are basically complete so it should be going back on the bookings system in due course. The temp cover for the pipe was just knocked up using the old fence posts that were there so we'll need a longer lasting one in due course. We're also...

Have you just volunteered to produce one then

That should read STOCKPROOF entrance lid before you all make comments

The work on the entrance is now virtually complete. Some minor work needed to cement the inside end of the pipe plus a shockproof entrance lid to be made/aquired. Anyone got anything suitable with a hole to allow bats through?

Work is progressing well and we have now supported the entrance sides with cemented walling using local stones, the pipe has been fitted and back filling on top of the pipe has started. This will help to support the unstable cliff above when complete.The entrance is still not open but so please...

More like 25 years ago when I was editor

Gated! Are you having a naff!

More progress made.Right hand side is now walled up and cemented to support the roof and left hand side is almost complete. Need more cement bags to carry over to the entrance. Drystone walling next then fit pipe and back fill to support the overhanging frost shattered cliff face

Yes, 600

The cliff above the entrance has weathered (frost shattered) and slid down. The roof of the entrance is in thinly bedded fossiliferous limestone and prone to collapse. This will be supported inside and anchors put in the roof. Four metres of pipe will be put into the entrance and the area around...

Work continues on the repairs. A rather wet day yesterday. We now have the pipe and all materials onsite and a trench is being dug to accommodate it. This will be back filled to support the cliff

Company belongs to the father of Sunak's wife. Keep it in the family!

Work has now started as of 23rd April. Follow new thread for updates

More work done Sunday and the plastic pipe is now on site