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Esquerda a del Castell de Cabrera

A 7-metre-deep pit in Cabrera d'Anoia, with a total length of 20.44 metres.

Cabrera d'Anoia • Anoia 20m 7m

A 7-metre-deep pit in Cabrera d'Anoia, with a total length of 20.44 metres.

Characteristics

Location

It is located in a flat area a few metres below the Castell farmhouse. Apart from cracks A-B and C, in this sector there are a dozen cavities of smaller dimensions. Approximate coordinates without much precision.

Map

Entrances

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  1. Castell de Cabrera, Esquerda A del

    Elevation: 325 m

    41.512810, 1.695440
    UTM 31T (ED 50) 391233 4596711
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Description

Morphology

The entrance begins with a 7-metre ramp where we find small steps; at its end there is a chamber from which two continuations emerge. The first continues with a smaller section for about 7 metres and ends in an accumulation of blocks. The second continues in the opposite direction to the entrance gallery and can be followed for about 8 metres; it has a wide gallery with a low ceiling. The total length is 20.44 metres.

Progression

The entrance begins with a 7-metre ramp where we find small steps; at its end there is a chamber from which two continuations emerge. The first continues with a smaller section for about 7 metres and ends in an accumulation of blocks. The second continues in the opposite direction to the entrance gallery and can be followed for about 8 metres; it has a wide gallery with a low ceiling. The total length is 20.44 metres.

History

This group of very abundant cracks in this area are popularly known as “Les Clivelleres”. The first mention of this cavity is provided by Antonio Asensio, who explored it on 25 January 1986.

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Bibliography

  1. Asensio Vela, Antonio (1990).- “Sobre cavidades tectónicas en la zona del Castell de Cabrera (Anoia) Barcelona” Cavernas (22): 58-73. GE Badalona.

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