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| + | =====Star Mine Shaft===== | ||
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| + | It has been reported that the P-hangers in the concrete capping have been vandalised. They should be considered unsafe and must not be used. The shaft should be rigged using natural belays such as nearby trees (approx 10m away). If anyone has any information about who caused the damage please let us know. In view of the vandalism there are no immediate plans to replace the hangers.\\ | ||
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| + | It is possible that there has also been some movement at the bottom of the shaft along with some areas are of suspect stability so appropriate care should be taken. If anyone is familiar with the shaft and can confirm if there has been any movement please let us know.\\ | ||
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| + | Thanks to Jim Maillardet for informing us of the above. | ||
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| + | Jim also reported that two of the wooden ladders at the bottom have now totally disintegrated.\\ | ||
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| + | Graham Price\\ | ||
| + | 17/9/2018 | ||
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| =====Hunters Lodge Inn Sink Open===== | =====Hunters Lodge Inn Sink Open===== | ||
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| Following the fitting of the new gate and the removal of the entrance ladder, I can report that the Land Owner (Roger Dors) has reopened the cave. | Following the fitting of the new gate and the removal of the entrance ladder, I can report that the Land Owner (Roger Dors) has reopened the cave. | ||
| For access contact Roger at the Hunters.\\ | For access contact Roger at the Hunters.\\ | ||
| - | Please note: Now the entrance ladder has been removed you will need to bring your own ladder and lifeline (or SRT rope) for the entrance pitch.\\ | + | |
| - | There are integrated rigging points fitted to the underside of the gate for this purpose.\\ | + | Please note: Now the entrance ladder has been removed you will need to bring your own ladder and lifeline (or SRT rope) for the entrance pitch. There are integrated rigging points fitted to the underside of the gate for this purpose.\\ |
| As is standard with all new CSCC gates, it is openable from the inside without a key, so make sure you lock it behind you when you visit, to keep the cave secure and to ensure there is no risk to members of the public.\\ | As is standard with all new CSCC gates, it is openable from the inside without a key, so make sure you lock it behind you when you visit, to keep the cave secure and to ensure there is no risk to members of the public.\\ | ||