David Todd Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Some closer shot's of the site today, with the camera. P1390626 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Security Patrol, take a Low Tide walk along the beach,to Shakey,just to ensure no one has walked around the corner from the Hoe. P1390628 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390630 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Could be some Dover Shark's in there. P1390602 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390601 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390631 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390633 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390634 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Jack the Lad. P1390536 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 So, to work. I found out what that yellow sprayer was for, the one I photographed last week. Damping down the dust bowl. P1390556 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390557 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390558 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390560 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390561 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390540 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390541 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390544 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390548 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Empty mixer,get's a wash down,before leaving the site and hitting the road for a return load later. P1390573 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Emptying the water content from the pile hole. P1390563 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390564 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390565 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390566 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390567 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390570 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390571 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390572 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390574 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390577 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390578 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Digger arrive's, along with Tipper,to clear up the mess. P1390579 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr In the sin bin again P1390581 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390582 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390583 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 From the top of the Tunnel Mouths. The drilled pile holes are now being filled today, no room for the red rig to work, no point to try and drill more hole's. P1390584 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390585 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390586 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390587 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Preping for another Cylinder Fill. P1390588 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390589 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390590 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390591 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390599 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Getting ready for the fill. P1390666 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390667 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390668 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390669 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390670 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390671 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390673 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390640 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390637 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390636 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 P1390629 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr I managed to catch the big red clamp in action,maybe it has two function's (?). This time,it was in use,for extracting the three drilled in cylinder's. I only stayed to see two extracted. P1390610 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390611 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390613 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390614 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390616 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390618 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390623 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr The cylinders are hoisted by crane, so the first one is clear, the bolts,are unscrewed, whilst the big red clamp has hold of the second and third cylinders, stopping them from sliding back down into the hole. P1390642 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390643 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390644 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390645 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390646 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390647 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390648 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390649 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390650 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390651 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390652 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390654 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390656 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390657 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390658 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390660 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390665 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I doubt,if I will be going out tomorrow, as it is Friday 13 th. That's your lot for today, Thank's. Shakey Cliff is rapidly turning green. P1390607 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted May 12, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 12, 2016 Thanks for those Dave, at least we now know what the Big Red Clamp does, it obviously functions like the wedges that you see on oil drilling rigs to hold the cylinders up while they are being extracted. Again it emphasises that this firm obviously knows what it's doing and has the right kit for the job. Thanks again. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I presume the concrete comes from the plant just up the coast ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 For those of you,who do not or will not access Facebook. Here is an extract from Nigel's (DoverMarinas) page. Photo Nigel Scutt. 11 05 16. Dover Priory - Folkestone Central (Part 30) Between a rock and a hard place..... An image from one evening last week aboard Maverick, showing the site just before dusk. Although a distant shot, it clearly shows the piling rigs and cranes on site and also the rock barrage which has been put into position following the closure of the line since Christmas. It is this rock barrage which is currently subject to scrutiny and also an application to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), as they apparently are not too impressed with the colour of the rock..... There are even whispers that the significant quantity of grey rock imported from Norway and placed into position, may have to be removed in favour of a more aesthetically pleasing coloured variety in due course. Red, white and blue springs to mind, but perhaps a more subtle shade will ultimately be chosen by the MMO. It should be stressed that even if this happens, it will not prolong the closure of this vital rail link, which is on target to reopen towards the end of this year (and yes, there will be a new bridge and there will still be a beach!) As always, ladies and gentlemen, you're all doing a great job, well done! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted May 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2016 Thanks, David. You are providing us with a fascinating record of what has turned into an unexpectedly impressive project. Best regards John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Another from Nigel, this is a few miles (3or4) west of the site. Where the Greensand Ridge meets the sea: I must have passed this dozens of times, but it was particularly prominent the other evening. This is just to the west of Samphire Hoe, the cliff fall isn't recent, but it has really exposed the end of the Greensand Ridge which runs through the southeast of England. It periodically breaks the surface, Leith Hill in Surrey being a good example. When it does break the surface, the ridge is invariably known as "Beds", Folkestone Beds being just one example. Buried beneath much of the Kent countryside, this Lower Greensand geological feature is all that is left of the Wealden Dome, which actually extends beneath the English Channel and into Northern France. Originally forming beneath the surface of the sea, it is now visible due to the tremendous changes our continents undergo over millions of years. I can't remember much more about my "O Level Geography", so I'll leave you to enjoy the image. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 As if by,magic.. Normality, P1390610 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted May 13, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2016 As if by,magic.. Normality, Glad they've cracked on and even relaid the turf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Meanwhile, Over on this link, my thread, http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/75589-1-dover-priory-kent-shakespeare-cliff-buildinghave-i-got-it-that-wrong/page-219&do=findComment&comment=2304627 P1390706 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Edited May 13, 2016 by David Todd 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Nice Electrostar, David! Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I presume the concrete comes from the plant just up the coast ? I have only seen Cemex mixer lorries on site. Dover Plant - 0.8 Miles Dunkirk Jetty, Western Docks, Dover, Kent, CT17 9TF - See more at: http://www.cemex.co.uk/find-your-location.aspx?CategoryId=46f7538f-444d-4046-a34d-3ce126148148&Location=Dover#.dpuf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuartthegrant Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Another from Nigel, this is a few miles (3or4) west of the site. Where the Greensand Ridge meets the sea: I must have passed this dozens of times, but it was particularly prominent the other evening. This is just to the west of Samphire Hoe, the cliff fall isn't recent, but it has really exposed the end of the Greensand Ridge which runs through the southeast of England. It periodically breaks the surface, Leith Hill in Surrey being a good example. When it does break the surface, the ridge is invariably known as "Beds", Folkestone Beds being just one example. Buried beneath much of the Kent countryside, this Lower Greensand geological feature is all that is left of the Wealden Dome, which actually extends beneath the English Channel and into Northern France. Originally forming beneath the surface of the sea, it is now visible due to the tremendous changes our continents undergo over millions of years. I can't remember much more about my "O Level Geography", so I'll leave you to enjoy the image. image.jpeg It seems to have a high "Iron Ore" content going by the colour. An interesting contrast to the chalk of the cliffs, quite striking in fact. The Greensand Ridge is a new one on me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukebox Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Another from Nigel, this is a few miles (3or4) west of the site. Where the Greensand Ridge meets the sea: I must have passed this dozens of times, but it was particularly prominent the other evening. This is just to the west of Samphire Hoe, the cliff fall isn't recent, but it has really exposed the end of the Greensand Ridge which runs through the southeast of England. It periodically breaks the surface, Leith Hill in Surrey being a good example. When it does break the surface, the ridge is invariably known as "Beds", Folkestone Beds being just one example. Buried beneath much of the Kent countryside, this Lower Greensand geological feature is all that is left of the Wealden Dome, which actually extends beneath the English Channel and into Northern France. Originally forming beneath the surface of the sea, it is now visible due to the tremendous changes our continents undergo over millions of years. I can't remember much more about my "O Level Geography", so I'll leave you to enjoy the image. image.jpeg You should make Nigel aware of this site (if he isn't already): http://blogs.agu.org/landslideblog/ Very informative site about rocks, earth and mud, doing what gravity does best - pulling them downward... (in most cases) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 It seems to have a high "Iron Ore" content going by the colour. An interesting contrast to the chalk of the cliffs, quite striking in fact. The Greensand Ridge is a new one on me. It ws exploited for its iron content in some places, I believe. I'm not sure if it was the Greensand, or some other rocks of similar age, which provided the basis of the iron industry of the Weald of Kent- hard to imagine now, but the area used to be a very important centre for iron-smelting, starting in Roman (or possibly earlier ) times. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Well, it's the weekend again, most of the boy's are not at work. [/url]P1390738 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390739 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Edited May 14, 2016 by David Todd 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Walked up to Shakey,from Archcliffe Fort,to meet up with Nigel of DoverMarina.com and Spit the dog. Some photos along the way. P1390719 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390720 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390722 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390725 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390727 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390729 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390730 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390732 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390734 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390736 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I think maybe a tidy up with a small working party was going on for the start of the next working week's phase. The Siltbuster and it's associated gear was being moved,by crane's,to another position. P1390742 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390745 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390746 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390770 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 The site from the top of the tunnel mouths to East. P1390750 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390751 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390752 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390753 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390754 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390756 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1390757 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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