3rd April

At last breaking free from lockdown and the digging team assembled for the first time in 2021. After a quick chat underground, I returned to the surface with Brockers to haul-out and empty bags, etc. The rest of the team mixed it up underground and shared the duties. The filled bags emerged from the cave at a steady rate, 115 of them and a few rocks too, all pulled out by Brockers! It was very pleasant on the surface in the early spring sunshine and sheltered from the breeze.

Brockers welcomes Duncan back to the surface!

The team enjoyed themselves so much that we have decided on another session on Monday.

A happy team after a good digging session.
More of the calcite flowstone exposed and a possible floor level is emerging.

Author: mendipgeoarch

Archaeologist, Geologist, Speleologist