shinyduck
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Grinkle iron mine was opened in 1875 in a deep valley which did not have enough space for the buildings which were required . Easington beck which ran through the valley was culverted and the valley backfilled with spoil to create the space needed . The mine closed in 1930 after becoming unprofitable , however 3 years prior part of the culvert collapsed resulting in the mine flooding and several miners died . The culvert was strengthen with metal tracks . The large collapse can be seen from above , so imagine my surprise after doing my usual lagging behind I find my 2 mates sitting directly under the collapse . Looking at my photos I am glad to have been through unscathed , I will be waiting to hear the news of it’s collapse which looking at some of the supports won’t be long away .
My only decent photo of the entrance .
I read this tunnel had steps leading to the surface . Not to sure about this as it’s crawling size and very close to the entrance .
Waiting under the collapse .
Some metal bracing .
Supports .
Leaning to 1 side .
Oh dear .
Not sure what it is .
We meant to climb up it on the way back but forgot to go back through . I think the other 3 were relieved to get out .
Wood holding up the walls .
The exit , a collapsed portal with the beck about 6 foot above the culvert floor .
The roof collapse from above .
Tee Hee .
Cheers
My only decent photo of the entrance .
I read this tunnel had steps leading to the surface . Not to sure about this as it’s crawling size and very close to the entrance .
Waiting under the collapse .
Some metal bracing .
Supports .
Leaning to 1 side .
Oh dear .
Not sure what it is .
We meant to climb up it on the way back but forgot to go back through . I think the other 3 were relieved to get out .
Wood holding up the walls .
The exit , a collapsed portal with the beck about 6 foot above the culvert floor .
The roof collapse from above .
Tee Hee .
Cheers