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party in June 1897. It was not linked with
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Robertson, Nigel (Summer 1990). "Short, Sharp Shock at Rowten Pot".
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Brook, Dave; Griffiths, Julian; Long, M.H.; Ryder, Phil (1994).
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Skorupka, Rupert (October–November 2002). "A Pot in
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Brook, Dave (June–July 1966). "The Kingsdale Master Cave".
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broadcast an appeal for any available potholers to help.
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