| Your name: | Christine Grosart | Observation date: | 15th January 2013 |
| Site Visited | Porth yr Ogof |
Church Sinks Observations
The river water was Flowing under the bridge
Church sinks flora: Catkins on tree, possibly an Alder tree.
Church sinks fauna: Sheep (on east riverbank)
Church sinks water temperature: Not known
General Church Sinks observations: None.
Top Entrance Observations
Accessible by walking up the riverbed?: Yes
Top Entrance Flora: None noted.
Top Entrance fauna: None noted.
Top Entrance water temperature: Not recorded.
Top Entrance general observations: Small Landslide by entrance (not affected). Plastic farm debris in the river. Cwmbran entrance sinking and 'gurgling'.
Dives done into Top Entrance?: No
Top Entrance Dive Log
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Tradesman's Entrance Observations
Tradesman's flora: Ferns – Harts Tongue Fern or Asplenium scolopendrium "The plants grow on neutral and lime-rich substrates, including moist soil and damp crevices in old walls, most commonly in shaded situations but occasionally in full sun; plants in full sun are usually stunted and yellowish in colour, while those in full shade are dark green and luxuriant". Wikipedia.
Tradesman's fauna: None noted.
Tradesman's water temperature: 6 degrees centigrade
Tradesman's water level: 30cm below the step.
Did you dive at Tradesman's Entrance?: No
Tradesman's underwater visibility:
Tradesman's water flow:
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Main Entrance Observations
Main Entrance flora: Harts Tongue Fern or Asplenium scolopendrium
Main Entrance fauna: None noted.
Main Entrance water temperature: Not recorded
Main Entrance general observations: Litter; chewing gum on 'walkway'; hairband; 1 piece plastic; 2 pairs of wellington boots in pool (daylight); plastic tape coiled up on rocks outside entrance.
Resurgence Observations
Resurgence flora: None noted
Resurgence fauna: None noted
Resurgence water temperature: Not recorded
General resurgence observations: Deep water warning sign missing
Little Neath River Cave Observations
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Final Observations
General Observations: Observation data: Christine Grosart & Richard Walker. Weather: Snow on higher ground, icy and sunny, good visibility. Surface temperature 4 degrees centigrade. Arrived at car park 14:45 pm Fauna: Grey squirrel, Bullfinches, Robin. Litter; chocolate wrapper found by Tradesmans (cavers) entrance.
