including Beech Bottom Dyke and Sandridge Road Wastes
A second depression or pit, close to the hedge on the northern side of the Lower field has been apparent for some time. The small size of the pit is in contrast with the relatively large area of enclosed by a new fence – perhaps there is more to this than we know. At least this fence is green and blends in with the surroundings.
For some reason the inner fence around the other depression has now been damaged in a way that must have needed some force. A JCB perhaps? See below.
Following the emergence of a depression in the Lower Field, and its further subsidence, survey work was started on the 20th January. The ground features in this area, once a rubbish tip, were extensively explored some two years ago.
The field is extremely popular with dog walkers who are now confined by a taped off area to a strip of land on two sides of the field (see notice), well separated from the area where work is going on.
The original area proved very interesting to dogs a few weeks ago – one wonders whether they could smell something that we cannot.
Note 21 Jan: Outer taped area now open again
Photos: MN
While the unresolved problem of the sinkhole, or crown hole, has been less prominent in the news of late, activity has been focused on access for residents of Fontmell Close and Bridle close. It is still a very muddy, but at least residents have been connected to essential utilities. A shuttle service truck is shown alongside.
Access on foot has been improved by the extending the footpath from the children’s play area to the end of Bridle Close, but rain has made vehicular access a real problem.
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