Report - Watersaw Mine, Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire, February 2024

[HughieD]

It's almost like a last orders call, innit?

 

[alex17595]

It's almost like a last orders call, innit?

I imagine downstairs will be next

 

[HughieD]

I imagine downstairs will be next

Erm, yes, was thinking that too.

 

[Trophy]

anyone have any photos of it post-seal?

 

[HughieD]

anyone have any photos of it post-seal?

Nope but may pop along to see what they have done in the coming weeks...

 

[alex17595]

Wonder if they will manage to do a better job than the Coal Authority or it will be open in a week

 

[HughieD]

Wonder if they will manage to do a better job than the Coal Authority or it will be open in a week

Ha ha, the last attempt with the giant Lego bricks actually made it easier to get in!

 

[MotionlessMike]

Apparently it's just had a shit load of aggregate dumped on it according to the ukcaving lot

 

[HughieD]

Apparently it's just had a shit load of aggregate dumped on it according to the ukcaving lot

That sounds about right. Otherwise that would have to move all those concrete bricks and start again.

 

[alex17595]

Apparently it's just had a shit load of aggregate dumped on it according to the ukcaving lot

Might need the big shovel this time then

 

[Trophy]

Apparently it's just had a shit load of aggregate dumped on it according to the ukcaving lot

wasn’t expecting high standards but even that’s below what i expected🤣

 

[MotionlessMike]

Might need the big shovel this time then

You mean the small blue plastic one won't cut it this time?

 

[alex17595]

You mean the small blue plastic one won't cut it this time?

Can't be any worse than that shit one you bought last time.

 

[Adders]

Was nearby yesterday so popped for a look;

 

[alex17595]

Not a very comprehensive job then.