Middleton Limestone Mine April 2010

[CitadelMonkey]

I'd seen previous reports on this place and was amazed by the pictures but pictures do not do this place justice. It is a mine on an epic scale. In some places the ceilings seem to be at least 100 feet high if not higher and the tunnels stretch for what seem like miles on at least 4 or 5 levels. Huge blast curtains line the walls where the last lot of blasting took place and they give the place a bit of a theatrical feel. Its also easy to get disorientated down there as we found out to our cost at one stage. We spent hours down here and only saw a fraction of what the mine has to offer so heres a few pics from the day to whet your appetite. Apologies for having people in all the pics but they're there for a purpose as it gives the best indication of how big the place is.

Lots was missed out but i will return for another visit soon as theres so much more to see!!!

 

[lost]

Grand - well lit photos showing the scale of the mine!!
Is that tiny black smudge a person in the fourth photo?

 

[CitadelMonkey]

Is that tiny black smudge a person in the fourth photo?

It sure is. Gives you an indication of the size of the place...truly hoooooge!!!!

 

[klempner69]

To say this is thee mine above all others may or may not be true,but for me I have never been in a place quite like it.The change in temperature moving from level to level was amazing.Did you see the bizarre display of teddy bears?Cracking pics by the way.

 

[MD]

these are the best shots ive seen from here
excellent work

 

[godzilla73]

Now thats big!!! Great photos....

 

[chris]

Phenomenal site. How did you get the light quality for example in the 2nd picture?

 

[diehardlove]

some nice pics there mate,if you need some info or a guide to get to the good stuff down there just say as ive spent well over 40 plus hours in there lol.and il draw you a rough map or take you.

 

[CitadelMonkey]

Phenomenal site. How did you get the light quality for example in the 2nd picture?

We used a lot of flashlights including a 5 million candlepower searchblaster. It was a lot of trial and error believe me.

 

[chris]

We used a lot of flashlights including a 5 million candlepower searchblaster. It was a lot of trial and error believe me.

Thanks mate - I'll give one of those a try, Really impressive work

 

[Sabtr]

Massive!

Some excellent lighting in there. Those roofs look just wrong!

 

[Foxylady]

these are the best shots ive seen from here...

I couldn't agree more. Beautifully lit...they really do show how humungous it is. Those supporting pillars (another name for them, I know, but can't think of it at the mo) are insane!
Great stuff, CitadelM.

 

[smferino]

I can honestly say I NEVER tire of seeing this place. Awesome shots!

 

[Tican]

I can honestly say I NEVER tire of seeing this place. Awesome shots!

This!

I have been twice and still haven't seen everything! I need to go back!

 

[smileysal]

I agree, I always love to see pics from Middleton Mine, and always like to see new bits. It's huge isn't it? There's loads to see here and we've only scratched the surface. Will go back when I've recovered enough.

Excellent pics mate, Middleton Mine is awesome.

Sal