Anchorages

An important part of main line projects are the anchorages. They quite often take the
form of a conveniently placed tree, suitably protected with sacking, or the 3-2-1 anchor.

The log and picket is a very good anchorage that is easy to construct, we use it for
monkey bridges etc.

The Dead Man anchor is a hefty log, approximately 2m (6ft) long. A rope is tied round
the log, which is then buried in the ground. The Dead Man is not a great favourite with
Camp Wardens.
 Ropes under strain must be anchored securely.

Usually formed from PICKETS; these should be 4 feet long and 3 inches
diameter, driven into the ground:

Log and Picket Holdfasts are for lighter soil. (Takes strain of 12 cwts for each
pair of pickets).

Deadman Holdfast is a semi permanent anchorage or for stony and sandy

soils.  Log buried in ground at depth of not less than 3 feet.  Ramp must be
dug for hawser (preferably of wire rope).