3D scan of sett roof hole. 16th February 2026

Here is, to my mind, a rather dramatic 3D scan of  the hole in the roof of the sett. My suspicion is that this hole is in the roof of a sett tunnel.

What I find dramatic and useful about this scan is that only now can I appreciate the shape of the thing. I just do not see this even when standing over the hole.  Compare the scan with the photo I took of the hole with my much more capable Canon camera.

I took this scan in a hurry (less than 5 minutes0, early this morning. Conditions were quite cramped, as the hole was surrounded by trees. To make matters worse, the early morning sun would shine right down the mobile camera's lens flaring up any image when I held it vertically.  Even worse, was making sure I did NOT drop my mobile down the hole. I might not be able to retrieve it, or worse still one or more badgers may sink their teeth into my hand, as it dangles vertically down the hole, whilst I'm lying on my tummy.

I only needed 72 photos for this scan. I just clicked merrily away trying to cover all angles, including putting my mobile just in the top of the hole, hoping no angry badger would pop its head out.

Main sett right roof hole by Shockwave-Rider on Sketchfab