Mel Davies - The first excavation of Upper Trident Passage in Agen Allwedd
Mel Davies (1928-1997), one of the most influential cavers on the South Wales caving scene during the 20th century and a key founder member of the renowned British Nylon Spinners Speleology Section, describes how specially manufactured digging equipment was an important asset in the work and successes achieved by the club. After examining the new Cambridge University Caving Club discovery of Erse Passage on 9th July 1960, Mel and his B.N.S.S.S. team went on to commence a dig in Upper Trident Passage, Agen Allwedd, using a unique digging tool which he describes. Some 115 ft of progress was made, but it eventually became necessary to move on to other leads showing greater promise. This recording was produced by Clive Gardener as part of 'Searching for the Secret River' - a film and associated book project, 'Exploring The Caves of Llangattock Mountain'.
Interviewee: Mel Davies
Interviewer: Clive Gardener
Title: The first excavation of Upper Trident Passage in Agen Allwedd
Date of recording: 15 March 1988 (published 20 Oct 2011)
Sound recordist: Clive Gardener
Copyright details: Clive Gardener
Duration of recording: 5 minutes 06 seconds
Recording details: Sampling frequency: 44,100 Hz; Channel mode: joint stereo
MP3 file details: File size: 4,801 kB; Bit rate: 128 kbit/s constant; Compression: 91%
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