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Lay-by Pot, Oil Drum Entrance

Stats

GradeII
Length370
Depth23
Altitude254
Location53.2806 -1.695
OS NGRSK 20434 75996

Feature

  • Cave
SSSI
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Key Documents

mapLay By Pot, 1989 Surveyfact_checkConservation Audit

Location

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Entrance of Lay-by Pot, Oil Drum Entrance

Access

No known access restrictions. Obvious parking spots close to base of crags and in lay-bys in the dale and next to electricity sub-station at foot of Eyam Dale. DO NOT BLOCK the sub-station entrance. Take care, as area is notorious for thefts from parked vehicles.

This site is part of the DCA SSSI Conservation Monitoring Scheme.
See the DCA website for competition details.

References

Beck, J.S. & Gill, D.W. (1973), , D.C.A. N/L No.18., , Derbyshire Caving Association
Beck, J.S. (1976), , E.P.C. Jour. Vol.9. No.1., pp.6-7., Eldon Pothole Club
Gill, D.W. (1976), , E.P.C. Jour. Vol.9. No.1., pp.4-5., Eldon Pothole Club
Barker, I. & Beck, J.S. (2010), , Caves of the Peak District, p. 272, p. 273 (survey), DCA

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