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Ash Cabin Flat rock fall cave / rock shelter

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TMA Ed Sep 3, 2009 23:05:25

Replying to megadread

Hi Megadread,

If there is evidence of prehistoric activity/occupation in the cave, then adding it as a site in it's own right would seem within TMA's remit. Otherwise, maybe a mention in the fieldnotes for Ash Cabin Circle, maybe with a photo of the cave if you have one, to alert people visiting the area to it's existence.

Thanks,

TMA Ed.

megadread Sep 3, 2009 23:42:03

Replying to TMA Ed

Thanks for the reply.
The cave / shelter is about the same distance from the circle and the fort, the "within 100 metres of the circle" quote is true but requires climbing a modern 4ft wire and post fence.
I don't know of any prehistoric activity there to be honest, i can't find any info on it at all but it's certainly a bloody good place to shelter or hide out.
There's a very easy scramble down to it, my 7 yr old managed it easily enough but it's hard to find if you don't know where it is.
The area is my nearest ancient site so as soon as possible i'll head out there again and get some pics better than the ones i already have and add it as Ash cabin rock shelter with some pics and you can take a look and decide its fate if that's ok.
The area commands some excellent views down over Rivelin and the A57 valley, hence the fort being there, a very fortuitous location for a rock fall cave / shelter.