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Original Articles This section contains original articles of spelaeological interest [An overview of the archaeology of Mendip caves and karst] by Vince Simmonds (revised 2016). [Swildon's - What's in a name?] A Suggestion for the derivation of the name Swildon's by R. M. Taviner

Cave Art Artwork relating to Mendip

At a meeting of the Registrars in May 2007 it was agreed to expand the MCR to include an archive; thus the name change to Mendip Cave Registry and Archive. The archive aims to provide a free digital information resource for cavers covering photographs, postcards, log books and publications.

News Archive Box Quarry currently closed Box Quarry has been closed by the landowner and CSCC are in communication with them and other interested parties, to see how this situation can be resolved. We know the landowner is not opposed to bona fide access for cavers and mine explorers, but they do have a legal duty to keep the quarries secure against casual entry, and a recent series of high profile incidents in the quarry have caused pressure on the landowner to secure the site. We respec…

News Archive Box Quarry currently closed Box Quarry has been closed by the landowner and CSCC are in communication with them and other interested parties, to see how this situation can be resolved. We know the landowner is not opposed to bona fide access for cavers and mine explorers, but they do have a legal duty to keep the quarries secure against casual entry, and a recent series of high profile incidents in the quarry have caused pressure on the landowner to secure the site. We respec…

New Archive A new Archive of MCRA Films has been created on You Tube - This currently contains 60 Films Cave Diving Group - Aude Gorge Expedition – 1992 Filmed by Mark Simms. Expedition members Russell Carter, John Cordingley, Malc Foyle, Nick Williams, Dominic Sealey, Murrey Knapp, Struan MacDonald, Jenny Brooks

New Archive A new Archive of MCRA Films has been created on You Tube - This currently contains 60 Films Cave Diving Group - Aude Gorge Expedition – 1992 Filmed by Mark Simms. Expedition members Russell Carter, John Cordingley, Malc Foyle, Nick Williams, Dominic Sealey, Murrey Knapp, Struan MacDonald, Jenny Brooks

Relief from the current dry spell across the interior of the Middle East is unlikely within the next 10,000 years, results of a new study show, which include information during the last glacial and interglacial periods.

Researchers have developed a new way of measuring the pressure inside volcanoes, and found that it can be a reliable indicator of future eruptions.

An analysis of stalagmite records from White Moon Cave in the Santa Cruz Mountains shows that 8200 years ago the California coast underwent 150 years of exceptionally wet and stormy weather. This is the first high resolution record of how the Holocene cold snap affected the California climate.

18 Jun 2017 - [Blagdon Bone Fissure] by R. M. Taviner added. 14 May 2017 - Axbridge Caving Group Publications 1940 - 2014 added to the archive. 25 Apr 2017 - Dorset Caving Group Journals and Longwood Valley Sink 1984-1990 digging logbooks added to the collection.

Original Articles This section contains original articles of spelaeological interest [An overview of the archaeology of Mendip caves and karst] by Vince Simmonds (revised 2016). [Swildon's - What's in a name?] A Suggestion for the derivation of the name Swildon's by R. M. Taviner

The documents are in Adobe's PDF format and you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read them. Forms If you have any expense claims please use one of the following forms: * [CSCC Expenses Form (.pdf)] * [CSCC Expenses Form (Excel format)]

The documents are in Adobe's PDF format and you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read them. Forms If you have any expense claims please use one of the following forms: * [CSCC Expenses Form (.pdf)] * [CSCC Expenses Form (Excel format)]

Blind cavefish typically have skulls that bend slightly to the left. A study suggests this orientation might help them find food as they navigate in a perpetual counter-clockwise direction around a cave.

Original Articles This section contains original articles of spelaeological interest [An overview of the archaeology of Mendip caves and karst] by Vince Simmonds (revised 2016). [Swildon's - What's in a name?] A Suggestion for the derivation of the name Swildon's by R. M. Taviner

14 May 2017 - Axbridge Caving Group Publications 1940 - 2014 added to the archive. 25 Apr 2017 - Dorset Caving Group Journals and Longwood Valley Sink 1984-1990 digging logbooks added to the collection. 24 Apr 2017 - Added the Gerald Platten Scrapbook Index, as compiled by Dave Irwin.

The documents are in Adobe's PDF format and you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read them. Forms If you have any expense claims please use one of the following forms: * [CSCC Expenses Form (.pdf)] * [CSCC Expenses Form (Excel format)]

Next CSCC meetings: Saturday 18th February 2017 (EGM and GM) Saturday 13th May 2017 (AGM) NB the meeting was moved from the 20th by the Nov 2016 meeting. All CSCC meetings take place at 10:00 am in the back bar of the Hunter's Lodge, Priddy. Anyone interested in the Council's business may attend as an observer.