
Cova Fumada
Petita cova a les Sansuies (el Montmell)
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Cova Fumada
Petita cova a les Sansuies (el Montmell)
Montmell, El · Baix Penedès
Length: 5 m
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Small cave in les Sansuies (el Montmell), a south-facing rock shelter, long known and documented by Jordi Navarro in May 2022.
Topographic
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Photos
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Description
Morphology
Rock shelter of small dimensions and facing S. Its approximate dimensions of about 8 metres of extent, 5 metres of depth and about 2.5 metres of average height, make it perfectly habitable.
Progression
Possible reason why the ceiling is seen blackened, a fissure towards the end of the main chamber as well as a small gallery at its E end, bring the maximum possible progression to an end.
History
Long known by the people of the area. Cited by Joan Virella in Miscel.lania Penedesenca in 1978, but without providing data. It is not, however, until May 2022 that Jordi Navarro (Centre Excursionista Castellar) locates it and does the documentation work to include it in the Catàleg Espeleològic de Catalunya (2023).
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Bibliography
- Virella i Bloda, Joan (1978).-”Experiències a l'entorn de la localització d'Estacions Prehistòriques”. Miscel.lania Penedesenca (1):241-269.
- Valles, Jordi de (2023).- Catàleg Espeleològic de Catalunya. Volum 7: Alt Penedès, Baix Penedès, Garraf, Tarragonès. 508 pp. Espeleo Club Muntanyenc Barcelonès / Federació Catalana d'Espeleologia. Barcelona.
- Original fitxa i fotografies facilitades per Jordi Navarro (Centre Excursionista de Castellar del Vallès).
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