Report - Middleton Mine, Derbyshire - July 15

[Hydro]

Explored with Raz & Jordan

Background

Middleton limestone mine is an extensive working running between Middleton-by-Wirksworth and Hopton Wood. Underground working started here in 1959, and ceased in about 2005, although the current owners (Omya) have not given up the lease so future working remains a possibility. The Limestone mined here was used for such things as commonwelth memorials and military gravestones.

The Explore;

I must admit, ive been humming and haring about this for quite some time. Mainly because i thought it was crazy and that we would die for sure. However after weeks of nagging and a failed attempt to find it, Raz convinced me.

So into Moria we went, and i can honestly say i have a much higher appreciation for underground sites now after seeing this place. In parts it is 50ft high and as far wide, truly breathtaking!

Thanks for looking

 

[Telf]

Wouldn't mind checking this place out.
Great report
Glad to see you didn't take your cars in like some did on a trip last year

 

[Will Knot]

Wouldn't mind checking this place out.
Great report
Glad to see you didn't take your cars in like some did on a trip last year

Aw can't ya take cars in? I was wantin' to take 'her in doors' car round for a bit of a rally
Never mind, wouldn't mind a stroll round the place then and take a few piccies en-route

 

[Telf]

Aw can't ya take cars in? I was wantin' to take 'her in doors' car round for a bit of a rally
Never mind, wouldn't mind a stroll round the place then and take a few piccies en-route

Has she still got a mini ?

 

[Will Knot]

Has she still got a mini ?

Hahaha.....she did mate but it's grown up a little since then!

 

[PopPunkJamie]

Thought the mine fairies had sealed this place tight?

 

[Reich]

Enough space to fit an astra estate

 

[norfolkexplorer]

Very nice, well want to see this one too another thing on the to do list as always

 

[Dangle_Angle]

Could I fit a transit in there?????? haha @Telf

Nice pics btw ....

 

[Maniac]

Could I fit a transit in there?????? haha @Telf

Nice pics btw ....

Yes, but you can't actually get a Transit to the entrance, there's several tons of rock and 2 barriers in the way. We have had cars in there before, but a long time ago now.

 

[Dangle_Angle]

Yes, but you can't actually get a Transit to the entrance, there's several tons of rock and 2 barriers in the way. We have had cars in there before, but a long time ago now.

Haha I was only joking with Telf mate

 

[ACID- REFLUX]

Nice ones matey

Missed this for some reason ? thought it was the new visit with enhanced photo techniques

 

[Hydro]

Thanks for the comments all. Only just been been put in here so i havent been ignorant i just havent seen them

@ACID- REFLUX No this was from the visit before, my more recent photos are much better after a little guidence and the help of your mini sun lazer torch lol - ta for the help

 

[ACID- REFLUX]

Thanks for the comments all. Only just been been put in here so i havent been ignorant i just havent seen them

@ACID- REFLUX No this was from the visit before, my more recent photos are much better after a little guidence and the help of your mini sun lazer torch lol - ta for the help

You're welcome mate

You should add the new ones into the thread

 

[Hydro]

You're welcome mate

You should add the new ones into the thread

I'll post them as a comment soon mate