Edge Lane gate
In idyllic conditions, Frank H and Andy, embarked on the task of installing a pedestrian gate at a narrow, stone, squeeze-gap on the footpath (Heptonstall 035) that leads off Edge Lane some 75 m beyond May's Shop! (see Map ).
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| 1. Map: The yellow dot marks the worksite |
Today's work on the gate was funded by the landowner. Many thanks.
The Detail.
Access from Edge Lane to the path that goes north-east below Hot Stones Delph, is through a much mortared stone squeeze-gap. (see Photo 2)
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| 2. At the start: It's a gap . . . and it's a squeeze! |
Temporarily, the gap was being made sheep-proof by two plastic barriers that were so substantial that they gave the impression that the path was blocked off! CROWS pondered several alternative solutions including a stile in the gap and a stile (with side-rails) on the approach to the gap before settling on the best option of a pedestrian gate.
Fortunately, on testing the ground, a suitable point was found (just) where the hinge-post could be embedded to the required depth. The work begins . . .
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| 3. Hole digging: - 750 mm minimum, Andy! |
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| 4. Later: Hinge-post in place, gate attached and closure spring torsioned to give a neat fit. |
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| 5. Even later: closure loop in place and side-rails attached to deter those pesky woolly jumpers! |
Overall, once we had fine-tuned plan A, the task was relatively straightforward and we had enough time to check on two stiles further along Edge Lane as well as giving some thought to a section of fencework on Hot Lane - this latter item may be tackled in a week or two . . . especially if the weather is a repeat of today's warm, sunny, blue-skied offering!
