Well, I have spent a long time just clearing out half of the cellar, and done a trip to the skip today. What appears to be the case so far is that anywhere on the floor near the two external walls, or on the wide ledge from the two external walls, that anything is left sitting on the surface, moisture appears - presumably because it cannot evaporate off. And in small parts of those areas, even with nothing on, moisture is visably there. I've also learned that it's full of spiders. :icon_eek: The two internal walls/ledges/floor areas look dryer. But having considered the numerous electrical wires on every wall, along with the sockets and meters, and possible need for drainage.......I'm giving up hope of doing this myself.
On the plus side, I've learned a lot about what may be involved, and hope I can ask intelligent questions, so won't be railroaded by anyone telling me I need a widdgiemegoo because of the widdgiemawhatsit.
Fingers crossed. If nothing else, I've cleared half of 20 years worth of damp spider web covered stuff, and feel somewhat cleansed.:icon_rolleyes: