Fossil Pot (Grassington)
Issued: 27 July 2021
Warning received 27th July 2021; Large boulder movement above second pitch, large loose boulder now wedged (visually stable) above pitch. The cave is passable but groups visiting over the coming year may wish to take extra care at the top of this pitch in case anything else is loose. This warning will expire after one year. Further reports would be welcomed.
Access
Recommended to park at Yarnbury. No permission required.
Location
NGR: SE 019668
Lat/long: 54.0970941806151,-1.97244123708469
Please note that grid references are correct to the best of our knowledge however are often taken from old books so they may not be absolutely accurate and are shown simply as a guide.
Anchors
Fossil Pot is not equipped with any BCA approved anchors. Any placed anchors should be treated with extreme caution.
Through-bolts with stainless hangers (unofficial but in visibly good condition)
- More information about CNCC resin anchors
- Report a defective anchor or other hazard
Please note that the CNCC only maintains resin anchors installed by an approved installer as shown on the rigging guides and does not maintain any other fixed aids at present. Read our fixed aids information for more details.
Rigging Topos and Descriptions
- Important information on topos and descriptions
- Fossil Pot route descriptions (PDF)A short, quirky and fun trip near Grassington.Last updated: 08 Dec 2020
- Report a topo or description error
Surveys
| Title | Date | Pubisher | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fossil Pot | Unknown | White Rose Pothole Club | Preview | Download PDF | |
| Fossil Pot - White Rose Pothole ClubDownload PDF |
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Last updated: 2 Dec 2020
