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===Historic sites=== | ===Historic sites=== | ||
The mountain was surveyed in December 1912 by a science party from Scott’s Terra Nova Expedition, who also collected geological samples. Two of the camp sites they used have been recognised for their historic significance: | The mountain was surveyed in December 1912 by a science party from Scott’s [[Terra Nova Expedition]], who also collected geological samples. Two of the camp sites they used have been recognised for their historic significance: | ||
* Upper “Summit Camp” site (HSM 89) consists of part of a circle of rocks, which were probably used to weight the tent valances. | * Upper “Summit Camp” site (HSM 89) consists of part of a circle of rocks, which were probably used to weight the tent valances. | ||