bagpuss

Active member

• Jul 4, 2020

• #1

Hi all,
My Dad loves to compile a quiz and has kindly compiled me a Mendip Cave quiz, I think I've managed to attach it to this post. I'll post the answers up next week

 

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mrodoc

Well-known member

• Jul 5, 2020

• #2

I have spotted two so far.

 

aricooperdavis

Moderator

• Jul 6, 2020

• #3

Get him over to the Cryptic Caves thread, they're great clues 

 

ZombieCake

Well-known member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #4

I'm normally completely rubbish at these things. Managed to get a few so far. Excellent quiz.

 

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mikem

Well-known member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #5

Managed 1 to 12, 17, (18 if it's a part of a cave), 20, 21, (possibly 22), 23, 25 & 27 so far. Helps if you know what a cleeve is. 13 is a bit obscure. (I hope Pete got 7!)

 

Elaine

Active member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #6

Surely everyone got number 16!

 

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mikem

Well-known member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #7

Hadn't tried it as an anagram...

 

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andybrooks

Active member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #8

I think I have all except for 2, 5, 13, 18, and 19.

 

CavingPig

Member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #9

I think I have them all now! (if 18 is a part of a cave, and I'm a bit dubious on my answers for 15 and 30...)

 

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andybrooks

Active member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #10

Congrats!   
I think I also have them all now; agreed on number 18.

 

dugadig

Member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #11

I can't get 2  and I think the clue for 6 is dodgy because occidental refers to West rather than East and there is no West twin swallet.
My answers..
1. Eastwater Cavern.
2. -
3. Flower Pot.
4. GB Cavern.
5. Pearl Mine.
6. East Twin Swallet. ?
7. Reservoir Hole.
8. Pierre's Pot.
9. Goatchurch Cavern.
10. St Cuthbert's Swallet
11. Lionels Hole.
12. Rickford Rising.
13. Whitsun Hole.
14. Ubley Hill Pot.
15. Rod's Pot.
16. Swildons Hole.
17. Fairy Cave.
18. Lobster Pot.
19. Rhino Rift.
20. Pinetree Pot.
21. Longwood August System. (or series).
22. Sidcot Swallet.
23. Drunkard's Hole.
24. Reads cavern.
25. Dolebury Levvy.
26. Shatter Cave.
27. Singing River Mine.
28. Great Maple Mine.
29. Stoke Lane Slocker.
30. Axbridge Ochre Cavern.

Well I've sweated all morning on these so had to get them out there!  :blink:

 

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mikem

Well-known member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #12

There aren't that many bird named holes to choose from!

Although I'm not sure 5 is correct.

 

CavingPig

Member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #13

dugadig said:

there is no West twin swallet.

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See https://bec-cave.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=889:belfry-bulletin-no-242-may-1968&catid=68&limitstart=1&Itemid=508&lang=en for example... Looks like an alternative name for Flange Swallet, which is now backfilled.

I also have a different answer for 5. 2 was the first one I got! Admittedly I had to double check about the basket, but it checks out.

 

dugadig

Member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #14

mikem said:

There aren't that many bird named holes to choose from!

Although I'm not sure 5 is correct.

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(Pearl) is an apple variety. 

 

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mikem

Well-known member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #15

Pink pearl is indeed, but it's not the most obvious choice...

 

dugadig

Member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #16

Also West Twin Swallet is actually Yew Tree Swallet. Also formerly known as Kongs Hole. 

 

dugadig

Member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #17

I can only go with Hawks Nest for number 2.
Or Hawks Eyrie?  What the hell.. just guessing. Wish someone would tell me though it's killing me! 

 

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mikem

Well-known member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #18

C.C. - bird (singular) wicker baskets (plural)

 

dugadig

Member

• Jul 6, 2020

• #19

mikem said:

C.C. - bird (singular) wicker baskets (plural)

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God thank you.. That was doing my head in! 

Cuckoo Cleeves!  .  . 

 

Elaine

Active member

• Jul 8, 2020

• #20

Thank you bagpuss's dad for a very enjoyable quiz.