[Morrisey]

These mines cover a vast area with a very complex tunnel system where it would be extremely easy to get lost! The main mine operated on two levels, each level with a different seam of coal. The two levels were Little Mine and Big Mine, Little Mine being some 25 feet above big Mine.

The Big Mine was privately owned and extracted both coal and fireclay, the mine ceased operation in 1961.

The main rock of the area is sandstone and the Little Mine coal seam is only about 10 inches thick but is underlaid with several feet of fireclay which was also extracted for use in brick making.

[the_fettler]

couple of mine from today. this place is epic. pics do it no justice what so ever.

thanks again for the invite, it was cracking to meet you guys.

the first seam we arrived at


one of the many side tunnels that shoots off into the darkness


this has been cut into by a hauling chain passing over and over and over it


a section of props and colapsed roof


coalboard off behind the pile lighting the tunnel


despite it being a mine, the colours down here are amazing


one of me

[boboil]

Eh up Fettler was it losing your mining virginity that caused your testicles to burst with delight or the naked mud wrestling ???



Morrisey you couldn't wait to get those breeches off



Morrisey living the dream