One of the earliest routes on peak limestone. A quarryman is said to have made an early ascent by driving spikes into the rock, but the first free ascent is attributed to Samuel Turner, though with the use of a top rope. The first lead is attributed to Siegfried Herford in 1914. [1]
[1] James Merriman Archer Thomson Rucksack Club Journal (1915) page 51-53 /library/7684/rucksack-club-journal-1915
2 successful ascents recorded.
| Climber | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade | |
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| Samuel Turner | Top Rope | 1903 | ||
| First ascent. | ||||
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With some aid from a top rope which was strung over the top of the pinnacle and held in place by "many interested spectators". [1] References[1] James Merriman Archer Thomson Rucksack Club Journal (1915) page 51-53 /library/7684/rucksack-club-journal-1915 |
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| Siegfried Herford | Lead | onsight | Aug 1914 | ||
| First ascent. With James Merriman Archer Thomson. First free ascent. | ||||
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The party also included a climber by the name of Peacock. References[1] James Merriman Archer Thomson Rucksack Club Journal (1915) page 51-53 /library/7684/rucksack-club-journal-1915 |
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