Digs & Exploration
Discover the involvement of MCG Members in exploration, conservation and digging projects accross Mendip.
Caves of the Blackmoor Valley
Since the formation of the Group in 1954, The MCG have spent many years thoroughly exploring the caves and mines of the Blackmoor Valley..
Upper Flood Swallet
The club’s most significant modern discovery, dug since 1968 and pushed to over 4km, becoming one of Mendip’s longest caves.
Blackmoor Swallet (Stainsby’s Shaft)
A long-term project involving the excavation of a deep shaft to attemot to enter the Blackmoor Swallet system below.
Grebe Swallet
Discovered after the great flood of 1968, this site has been the focus of numerous digging efforts over the years.
MM Mine
Exploration and conservation work in this interesting mine system, revealing much about its history and structure.
Charnel Shaft
A historic dig on the Charterhouse Rakes, this site was discovered by the club in deep snow in 1963, then lost for nearly 60 years.
Timber Hole
One of the club’s earliest digging projects, started in 1954 shortly after the MCG was formed.
Roman Rake
An ongoing project exploring the ancient lead workings and associated natural passages in this area of Charterhouse.