Author Topic: Mendip Cave Quiz (Read 1086 times)

bagpuss · « **on:** July 04, 2020, 08:49:26 pm »

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

mrodoc · « **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2020, 10:12:47 am »

I have spotted two so far.

aricooperdavis · « **Reply #2 on:** July 06, 2020, 12:34:29 am »

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

ZombieCake · « **Reply #3 on:** July 06, 2020, 12:38:22 am »

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

mikem · « **Reply #4 on:** July 06, 2020, 10:18:38 am »

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 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 06, 2020, 10:45:03 am »

Surely everyone got number 16!

mikem · « **Reply #6 on:** July 06, 2020, 11:08:46 am »

Hadn't tried it as an anagram...

andybrooks · « **Reply #7 on:** July 06, 2020, 02:42:06 pm »

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

CavingPig · « **Reply #8 on:** July 06, 2020, 04:37:22 pm »

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...)

andybrooks · « **Reply #9 on:** July 06, 2020, 04:42:38 pm »

Congrats!

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

dugadig · « **Reply #10 on:** July 06, 2020, 05:05:43 pm »

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!

mikem · « **Reply #11 on:** July 06, 2020, 06:50:47 pm »

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

Although I'm not sure 5 is correct.

CavingPig · « **Reply #12 on:** July 06, 2020, 07:04:05 pm »

Quote from: dugadig on July 06, 2020, 05:05:43 pm

there is no West twin swallet.

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 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 06, 2020, 07:23:26 pm »

Quote from: mikem on July 06, 2020, 06:50:47 pm

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

Although I'm not sure 5 is correct.

(Pearl) is an apple variety.

mikem · « **Reply #14 on:** July 06, 2020, 07:28:05 pm »

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

dugadig · « **Reply #15 on:** July 06, 2020, 07:34:56 pm »

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

dugadig · « **Reply #16 on:** July 06, 2020, 08:21:23 pm »

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!

mikem · « **Reply #17 on:** July 06, 2020, 08:27:37 pm »

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

dugadig · « **Reply #18 on:** July 06, 2020, 09:11:11 pm »

Quote from: mikem on July 06, 2020, 08:27:37 pm

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

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

Cuckoo Cleeves!

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Elaine · « **Reply #19 on:** July 08, 2020, 10:26:26 am »

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

dugadig · « **Reply #20 on:** July 08, 2020, 04:12:10 pm »

Quote from: Elaine on July 08, 2020, 10:26:26 am

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

Quite right.. Where are my manners.
Thanks Bagpusses Dad, puzzles like these can be a welcome distraction from the daily stuff.
Look forward to the answers.

bagpuss · « **Reply #21 on:** July 08, 2020, 08:29:58 pm »

I'll post the answers this week, just emailed my Dad to ask him to send them over

I'm sure he could prob be encouraged to do another, perhaps mines or South Wales based, or maybe a Mendip local area one...

dugadig · « **Reply #22 on:** July 09, 2020, 09:02:15 pm »

Quote from: bagpuss on July 08, 2020, 08:29:58 pm

I'll post the answers this week, just emailed my Dad to ask him to send them over

I'm sure he could prob be encouraged to do another, perhaps mines or South Wales based, or maybe a Mendip local area one...

Well it's the Mendip forum, so sticking to mendip questions would be great! Up to your Dad but that was a bit of fun for me.

bagpuss · « **Reply #23 on:** July 10, 2020, 05:03:30 pm »

And here's the answers (attached)

rhychydwr1 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 10, 2020, 05:10:17 pm »

I did not get any of them