Gentlewomans Shaft and Pipe

[markpot]

Mad,i had some time today to have a look at the survey and a walk around masson.we could be closer than i first thought.Definatly further down slope,but close to old jant.pm you over the weekend.

 

[AR]

Have any LIDAR surveys been gone there, Phil?

There has been a high-quality LIDAR survey been done of the entire Derwent Valley, unfortunately the bit I had sight of only went as far as the south edge of the quarry.

 

[Pete K]

Masson Quarry
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Please note that cavers should treat access to sites in and around Masson Quarry as highly 'sensitive' right now and are advised to stay away from the site in the short term until contact has been made with the landowner.
There has been a resumption of groundworks at the quarry and heavy machinery is present. DCA were investigating the risk to the underground sites in the vicinity but unfortunately, the report has come in today that Gentlewoman's Shaft has been blocked by a large boulder. This is almost certainly a deliberate act to block access to the shaft. Thanks to Jacob (NUCC) for the pic.

DCA are already in communication with Natural England (SSSI land) and Derbyshire County Council (planning). Thanks to those who have supplied information on this matter. We request that cavers stay away from the area while DCA attempts to contact the owner and establish the facts.

Pete Knight
DCA Projects & acting Access Officer

 

[Oscar D]

That?s a bugger. Hope the DCA manage to sort it out as it would be a shame to lose access to Masson.