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More access problems at Langcliffe Quarry

Climbing at Langcliffe Quarry is once more under threat after the site was declared an Ancient Monument and protected by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979. This may mean that climbing there is an offence. After a meeting with the National Park Office it has been agreed that climbers should be asked to avoid the place for the time being. Hopefully something can be sorted out soon especially since there has been a recent spate of new routing.
Check the thread below for more details for Dave Musgrove.

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10 Feb, 2005
trowbarrow ? the main wall has fossils which must be protected under some act or other ?
10 Feb, 2005
Have they listed the quarry itself under Ancient Monument protected by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 or are there some proper archaeological sites/remains around the quarry?
10 Feb, 2005
yeah i knew it was a ss something or other but couldnt remember, still people top roping last i was there and brought down a huge rockfall to add to it, they thought it was hilarious for some reason
10 Feb, 2005
The Langdale Boulders are a Scheduled Ancient Monument (I think) and, obviously, climbing continues there. http://www.thebmc.co.uk/outdoor/rad/rad_det.asp?crag_id=596 Good luck with Langcliffe. Nick
10 Feb, 2005
The main reason for the designation is to do with the Hoffman Kiln which is fairly unique but this is 250 yards away from the quarry walls and now has its own carpark and visitor trail. However I am told that all the quarry walls are included within the designated area. We haven't seen the full designation order yet but intend to do so. Dave
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