I feel that it's such a great shame that we have lost so much knowledge and skills today of working in various materials. With some of the deads, am I right thinking that they were possibly also brought out of the mines for dry stone walls? I only ask this because of what was once said to me when I was up Gunner Side. I can understand why they wouldn't want to transport anything other than the ore as they only got paid for the ore. It always makes me think about with these miners being so skilled and knowledgeable yet they didn't get paid much.
Yes, you even see that loss of wisdom in the later mines where they put mortor between stones in the arches, which didn’t allow water through, resulting in many of them collapsing. I don’t know if any were ever bought out for walling but doubt the mine would make enough profit to make them worthy and after closure, the derelict state of the mine would make that a difficult process.
The stone masons guild must be enormous in the U.K. The amount of labor involved in the stone cutting, transportation, engineering, block laying must require a highly skilled, physically sound work force. Very impressive indeed.
The craftsmanship of the stonework in this mine is impressive. I wonder if you could get a small drone with a camera in the upper levels or hard to reach places?
Yes, it's like that in a lot of mines in the area. A DJI drone wouldn't fly as needs gps or lots of light and if no gps signal, they won't go above a certain height, there are specialist drones, but they cost a lot.
The local university caving club did some work around here some years ago, a lot of water from the burn goes underground at the bottom of a waterfall higher up the valley and that is what comes into the mine, goes further underground and eventually comes back into the burn lower down. In those days you could get up one of the rises into some higher level workings, but that is no longer possible. The 2 levels higher up the valley have been like that for quite a while, if you found an iPhone in the wider one, I know who lost it.
Yep, it used to flood dangerously and quickly during storms but that’s no longer an issue. I believe quarrying caused the collapse of the high level. Imagine iPhone deep under silt if still there.
The way that water is trickling out of the bricks on the left-hand side at 1:17 is incredible! That’s a really cool shot of that! It looks kind of precarious, too. Thanks for the explanation at 3:12 about how the arches were held in place with iron rods. Never would’ve known that! Interesting seeing that drainage area at 12:22 and 14:05. It sounded like you said the mine drains into a natural cave that is lower in elevation. Maybe that cave is worth exploring if you can locate an access point for it! Very nice video with lots of interesting, intriguing details that you pointed out! I’m wondering why the brick arches weren’t brought over here and utilized in mines of the United States? A lot of other things came over with the immigrants but not the stone arches. Those arches really do look very impressive. Awesome video!
We actually have it in another video during heavy rains, it's even more impressive then. Yep, you see the half arches quite commonly in the main area we explore. I don't think the cave is explorable, looks just like a thin band, you never know though. The stone arches were used here due to lack of wood, it was actually the cheaper option. Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed.
@@UKAbandonedMineExplores The lack of wood is interesting. Totally explains why they would use the stone arches instead. Over here, the timber industry was a big part of these mines. They always used wood - even out in the desert where there aren’t any trees to be cut down! All that wood was shipped in from other parts of the country, believe it or not
N1 explore, hope we can visit the UK in future. I do some research at the side, do you knwo whats happen to the aditnow homepage? Sadly it isnt online anymore. The cameraquality looks good for lowlightcondition, wich one do you using?
In the states and Canada what you are calling ore hoppers are called ore chutes. Never seen so much brick work in a mine. Over here if needed they left columns of rock or ore or installed wooden stalls to shore up the back. Hard rock mining was done totally different than coal mining.
Yup, hard rock mines are far more interesting than coal. Wood is was a bit short on supply there, even wood for the hoppers was imported from the Americas, stone was the cheaper option, fortunately for us :)
Its a good job those mines are wide..........otherwise you never get your testicles down em. No way will you get me down those sorts of places. Im fine with altidude rough and deep water im even ok with jumping out of aeroplanes attached to a big silk sheet...........but underground nah ill wait till im dead thanks.
I feel that it's such a great shame that we have lost so much knowledge and skills today of working in various materials. With some of the deads, am I right thinking that they were possibly also brought out of the mines for dry stone walls? I only ask this because of what was once said to me when I was up Gunner Side. I can understand why they wouldn't want to transport anything other than the ore as they only got paid for the ore. It always makes me think about with these miners being so skilled and knowledgeable yet they didn't get paid much.
Yes, you even see that loss of wisdom in the later mines where they put mortor between stones in the arches, which didn’t allow water through, resulting in many of them collapsing. I don’t know if any were ever bought out for walling but doubt the mine would make enough profit to make them worthy and after closure, the derelict state of the mine would make that a difficult process.
Nice one guys
Especially for pointing out the dangers for the inexperienced
Yes, can get nasty in there at times.
The stone masons guild must be enormous in the U.K. The amount of labor involved in the stone cutting, transportation, engineering, block laying must require a highly skilled, physically sound work force. Very impressive indeed.
Yes, indeed it is, you should see some of the enormous structures they built in some of our other videos.
The craftsmanship of the stonework in this mine is impressive. I wonder if you could get a small drone with a camera in the upper levels or hard to reach places?
Yes, it's like that in a lot of mines in the area. A DJI drone wouldn't fly as needs gps or lots of light and if no gps signal, they won't go above a certain height, there are specialist drones, but they cost a lot.
The local university caving club did some work around here some years ago, a lot of water from the burn goes underground at the bottom of a waterfall higher up the valley and that is what comes into the mine, goes further underground and eventually comes back into the burn lower down. In those days you could get up one of the rises into some higher level workings, but that is no longer possible. The 2 levels higher up the valley have been like that for quite a while, if you found an iPhone in the wider one, I know who lost it.
Yep, it used to flood dangerously and quickly during storms but that’s no longer an issue. I believe quarrying caused the collapse of the high level. Imagine iPhone deep under silt if still there.
A nice little explore matey
Cheers Keith :)
The way that water is trickling out of the bricks on the left-hand side at 1:17 is incredible! That’s a really cool shot of that! It looks kind of precarious, too. Thanks for the explanation at 3:12 about how the arches were held in place with iron rods. Never would’ve known that! Interesting seeing that drainage area at 12:22 and 14:05. It sounded like you said the mine drains into a natural cave that is lower in elevation. Maybe that cave is worth exploring if you can locate an access point for it!
Very nice video with lots of interesting, intriguing details that you pointed out! I’m wondering why the brick arches weren’t brought over here and utilized in mines of the United States? A lot of other things came over with the immigrants but not the stone arches. Those arches really do look very impressive. Awesome video!
We actually have it in another video during heavy rains, it's even more impressive then. Yep, you see the half arches quite commonly in the main area we explore. I don't think the cave is explorable, looks just like a thin band, you never know though. The stone arches were used here due to lack of wood, it was actually the cheaper option. Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed.
@@UKAbandonedMineExplores The lack of wood is interesting. Totally explains why they would use the stone arches instead. Over here, the timber industry was a big part of these mines. They always used wood - even out in the desert where there aren’t any trees to be cut down! All that wood was shipped in from other parts of the country, believe it or not
A lot of the wood that was used was actually shipped in from the states.
9:00 what a pretty waterfall 😂
Yes, there are a few in there :)
Great vid as per 🔥
Thanks mutely, glad you enjoyed.
N1 explore, hope we can visit the UK in future. I do some research at the side, do you knwo whats happen to the aditnow homepage? Sadly it isnt online anymore.
The cameraquality looks good for lowlightcondition, wich one do you using?
Give us a shout if you do, we can give you a grand tour. I think edit now is defunct now. Thanks :)
@@UKAbandonedMineExplores That would be really kind, I would graciously accept the offer. ⚒
i love the water fall inside the mine
There are a few in there, you should see it after a storm :)
Great video
Thanks John :)
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In the states and Canada what you are calling ore hoppers are called ore chutes. Never seen so much brick work in a mine. Over here if needed they left columns of rock or ore or installed wooden stalls to shore up the back. Hard rock mining was done totally different than coal mining.
Yup, hard rock mines are far more interesting than coal. Wood is was a bit short on supply there, even wood for the hoppers was imported from the Americas, stone was the cheaper option, fortunately for us :)
Is this mine up North Yorkshire?
Nope.
Its a good job those mines are wide..........otherwise you never get your testicles down em.
No way will you get me down those sorts of places. Im fine with altidude rough and deep water im even ok with jumping out of aeroplanes attached to a big silk sheet...........but underground nah ill wait till im dead thanks.
Lol, it takes a while to get used to these environments
Can flooded sections be siphoned rather than drained to avoid digging out/disturbing more material?
Nope, the flooded sections are the most fun! Plus it keeps undesirables out :)
Love these old mines .did they take all the stone deep in the mine to line tunnels or cut from rock in walls ?
Thanks, yes, the stones for the arches were quarried externally as they needed constant quality to the rock.
Your "battery" looks to me like shotgun cartridge.
Some are but one has a battery trrminal
just when you think it is safe.
It's never safe ;)
don't go touching this stuff , it's not friendly.
We try not too :)
Cool video! May i know your email
Best contact is through the Facebook group :)