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Friends of Sot's Hole was established in 2005. The work of the group includes raising public awareness of the nature reserve, planning and running events, and carrying out work on the site. To alleviate the danger of the ground drying out, tree felling has been carried out to open the
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The name Sot's Hole may relate to a pub in the 18th century, in Church Vale next to the site, of which the publican
Richard Reeves was known to be an alcoholic; or to heavy drinkers at a nearby pub The Bear and Ragged Staff in the 18th century.
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