Knotts Wood: footpath Todmorden 086.
Ken and Frank H worked on the structural problems associated with a gate on this well-used right-of-way.
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| 1. Tired old gate. |
Here's the old gate. There are several issues.
End of session
*The hinge post wobbles alarmingly because it is only 250 mm into the ground!
*The hinges are rusted and secured with a selection of screws, staples and bent nails.
*The gate palings and cross-rails are what might be described as 'a loose assembly'!
*The closure post is very firmly in place but not vertical!
*The stock fence to the left has collapsed and (just out of picture) is flattened nearly to ground level.
*The stock fence to the right is slackly fitted - presumably so it can be removed if vehicle access is needed.
Some time later
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| 2. New gate:- front view |
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| 3. New gate:- back view |
The old gate together with its hinge post has been removed. A hole for the new post has been dug into exceptionally hard ground. The rotten remains of three former posts were unearthed - none of them were buried by more than 250 mm! The new post is in to nearly three times that depth. Phew! That raised a sweat!
Hinges of a suitable length have been aligned and screwed to the cross-pieces and the new hinge post as needed.
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| 4. Completed structure |
*Closure loop added
*Diagonal brace and stob fitted to enhance stability of hinge post.
*Stock fence to right straightened with the old gate post recycled as a fence post (just out of picture)
*Stock fence stapled with neat twist finishes to hinge post.
*On stock fence to left, any barbs (near the closure post) removed.
* Banking to right landscaped to allow the gate to open by 90 degrees.
*Section of path near and under the gate tidied and graded.
This is a very popular path. Numerous walkers - with and without dogs - passed during the day and were very complimentary about CROWS' work. We thank you for your support and informative comments.
Today's work was funded by public donations. Many thanks. Details of how to donate are on our website.
