Boulder Stabilisation In Butts' Chamber - Thrupe Lane Swallet

[CSCC]

Volunteer Request for Saturday 21st June:

A bit of background information:

Last year it was noted that a large boulder between Butts' and Upper Butts' Chamber had moved approximately 1mm. Earlier this year it was noted that there was no change and the gap remained at approximately 1mm. However, during the Easter break a further inspection revealed that the boulder had moved significantly and the gap had opened up to approximately 40mm. A further trip on the 30th April by Wayne Starsmore and Dave King to assess the boulder and to look at possible options. Various options were discussed including: bring it down, install steelwork, do nothing. These option were soon dismissed and it was felt the most appropriate plan of action would be to fill the cavity beneath the boulder to give it a good foundation.

Volunteers required on Saturday 21st June to assist with the following:

• Ferrying in cement, Postcrete etc. via Hobnail Hole.
• Chain gang to pass rocks up in Butts' Chamber.
• Mixing cement/mortar.
• Filling the cavity beneath the boulder with rocks and cement mortar etc.

In addition a request for suitable containers to carry supplies in ie old BDH containers and tackle bags.

If you are able to assist in any way please contact Dave King.

Thanks in advance.

Dave King

07770923407

dlk1961@talktalk.net

 

[Maj]

We could still do with a few more volunteers to help with boulder stabilisation in Butts' Chamber on Sat 21st.
Are you able to help, even if only for an hour or so to help get materials down Hobnail and into Butts' Chamber?
Combine it with a trip down Marble Streamway or even on to the bottom of Atlas Pot.
Thanks,
Dave.