poosticker83
9 years ago
Hi all,

Been having a few surface wanders outside my usual area and happened upon this area over the weekend.

Was wondering on scope of underground exploration in the area, noticed various levels (mostly well hidden and flooded) and a load of capped shafts (some capped with the upturned metal framework.)

Unfortunately had only a crappy backup light and no rope gear so couldn't get in much.

Has anyone had a good poke around here, is there anything worth hauling kit up for in the future? Books are a bit sparse on info and certainly a lot going on up there.

plenty pics to add later today.

Thanks.


Damned if you do, and damned if you don''''''''t.
christwigg
9 years ago
Theres a couple of books that cover it.

Ian Tylers - Cross Fell (out of print)
BM91 - Mines of the West Pennines

As for whether theres much underground, I don't know as i've not been.
poosticker83
9 years ago
certainly a lot going on, old OS, geo maps and dunham 1st edition give a good overview.

It looks as if some-one has spent a fair old time up there, collectors judging by the freshly (within a few year) raked out whim spoils.

Might have a have a jaunt up one weekend soon with some kit and get a look.

Be nice to get in touch with someone thats been there in recent memory, im limited n time and theres a lot to check out. Including some promising speleo.


Damned if you do, and damned if you don''''''''t.
christwigg
9 years ago
Try dropping Ian Tyler an email.

[email protected] according to the old Keswick Mining Museum website.
PeteJ
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9 years ago
Best to check with the estate before opening any shafts or levels
Pete Jackson
Frosterley
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sparlad
9 years ago
No copies of Ian's magnum opus on bookfinder.com but BM 91 has a nice little plan of the area and should be available from NMRS.

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