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Topic: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine
royfellows	Forum: South Wales Posted: 28/04/2017 12:45:02 Subject: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine [quote="Paul Marvin"]Roy Could a vehicle get up there to drop of kit and then lets say reverse down, or even reverse up ?[/quote] This is an option that I want to look at.
Topic: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine
royfellows	Forum: South Wales Posted: 26/04/2017 22:14:18 Subject: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine If he blocks the public road its a police matter. I have to say though, all this is speculation as he hasn't done anything yet regarding the legal use of that route. I can see an
Topic: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine
royfellows	Forum: South Wales Posted: 26/04/2017 21:27:23 Subject: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine and I see a red no entry sign, admittedly somewhat bent, in front of the gate. Blocking a public road is a criminal offense of making a public nuisance and is arrestable. Do you
Topic: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine
royfellows	Forum: South Wales Posted: 26/04/2017 18:27:25 Subject: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine I tried a search and only got a sort of directory thing. Does it have a website of its own?
Topic: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine
royfellows	Forum: South Wales Posted: 26/04/2017 12:27:01 Subject: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine I haven't been up there as yet, I need to look to see if the right of way has the statutory fingerpost and if not report it. Any bridge on the mine road is out of the question due to the S
Topic: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine
royfellows	Forum: South Wales Posted: 26/04/2017 10:14:15 Subject: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine Improved access to the mine. In 2017 we launched an initiative to improve access to the mine. Initially this in the form of a proposed walkway to reconnect the original mine track. However
Topic: Caplecleugh Low Level, Nenthead
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 25/04/2017 12:37:52 Subject: Caplecleugh Low Level, Nenthead It is ambitious. Many falls etc before the incline which from memory is the only railed part. Small scale working eventually using steel seems way forward.
Topic: Holme Bank problems - please stay away
royfellows	Forum: Midlands Posted: 21/04/2017 21:04:25 Subject: Holme Bank problems - please stay away The extent of those rights lies in the wording which should be accurately reproduced in the Land Registry entry which should, if the manorial mineral owners wished to preserve those rights on subseque
Topic: New event added ''Brownley Hill'' on 22/04/2017
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 21/04/2017 12:39:41 Subject: New event added ''Brownley Hill'' on 22/04/2017 Im in, bring sunglasses
Topic: Holme Bank problems - please stay away
royfellows	Forum: Midlands Posted: 21/04/2017 09:35:55 Subject: Holme Bank problems - please stay away Ouch I would have to check my case law but that could not be in our favour.
Topic: Holme Bank problems - please stay away
royfellows	Forum: Midlands Posted: 20/04/2017 22:48:16 Subject: Holme Bank problems - please stay away Together with the usual mineral ownership conveyance description all "all mines and minerals" is the implied ancillary right, reinforced by case law, of rights over the land. To drive levels, sink sha
Topic: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine
royfellows	Forum: South Wales Posted: 19/04/2017 18:58:47 Subject: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine I am up at Nenthead at the moment but will attempt to contact the copyright holder to see if the mine pictures can be provided for use on the NAL website when back at home. The pieces of th
Topic: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine
royfellows	Forum: South Wales Posted: 19/04/2017 12:26:49 Subject: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine Old Photos galore, everything we want! Thanks to Paul Dann, NRW local manager for drawing my attention to these recent uploads. Many old local photos plus many of the mine when working, rop
Topic: Cornwall and Devon Mines in 1970s to 1990s
royfellows	Forum: South West England Posted: 14/04/2017 18:15:38 Subject: Cornwall and Devon Mines in 1970s to 1990s Hi If you have anything of Polberro underground it would be appreciated.
Topic: Caplecelugh High Level Link.
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 11/04/2017 20:42:59 Subject: Caplecelugh High Level Link. Hello John I will be up this weekend for the week, it would be fantastic to meet you. Yes, we all stay at High Plains and there is a sheet on the wall listing trip details and ca
Topic: Fellows lamps forum.
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 11/04/2017 10:00:27 Subject: Fellows lamps forum. Due to holidays and other commitments I am unable to take any new orders until further notice. Please pass this around.
Topic: Caplecelugh High Level Link.
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 10/04/2017 22:30:19 Subject: Caplecelugh High Level Link. [quote="John Lawson"] Of the group only half a dozen of us saw the ventilation fan and made the first recent ascent of the laddered rise into the stopes above. [/quote] and
Topic: Caplecelugh High Level Link.
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 10/04/2017 15:15:39 Subject: Caplecelugh High Level Link. [quote="Steetleysurfer"]I still don't believe CCHL would gain a massive influx of tourists because of it. [/quote] Caplecleugh per se will never gain a massive influx of tourists.
Topic: Mine pumping engines in eighteenth century Cornwall.
royfellows	Forum: South West England Posted: 04/04/2017 08:11:26 Subject: Mine pumping engines in eighteenth century Cornwall. Mr Moorebooks, if you have them bring some up to the Nent and I will reserve one.
Topic: Remaining Mining Contractors
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 04/04/2017 08:08:17 Subject: Remaining Mining Contractors Sorry Les, I dont do contract work. :lol:
Topic: Fellows lamps forum.
royfellows	Forum: Lamps & Lighting Posted: 03/04/2017 12:27:39 Subject: Fellows lamps forum. TRAVEL INFORMATION ALL 2 CELL POWER BANKS ARE 26 WATT HOURS (WH) HIGH CAPACITY 4 CELL (BLUE LABEL) ARE 52 HIGH DISCHARGE 4 CELL (SAR, RED LABEL) ARE 38.5 P
Topic: Cambrian Mines Trust
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 03/04/2017 09:52:44 Subject: Cambrian Mines Trust Cwmystwyth Lefel Fawr Please be advised that the route through the second tube is temporarily closed, don't try it unless you want steel RSJs down on your head! A diversion route
Topic: MINE WATER TREATMENT PROPOSALS NORTH PENNINES
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 17/03/2017 17:41:08 Subject: MINE WATER TREATMENT PROPOSALS NORTH PENNINES I dont want to take this off thread but find it heartening that a government agency realizes that Mine Exploration is a legitimate activity and that those involved are in a position to offer positive
Topic: Long weekend trip planned around Wales
royfellows	Forum: Mid Wales Posted: 17/03/2017 08:18:18 Subject: Long weekend trip planned around Wales Theres a deviation in now makes it easier to get over the lip. I havent been down for years simply because i dont like it. But when I did do, I hung an electron down over the lip. On
Topic: Long weekend trip planned around Wales
royfellows	Forum: Mid Wales Posted: 14/03/2017 21:23:58 Subject: Long weekend trip planned around Wales Lefel Fawr, with a most amazing piece of hard work I have done which you wont even notice, which was the intention all along. Riddles :lol:
Topic: Long weekend trip planned around Wales
royfellows	Forum: Mid Wales Posted: 14/03/2017 17:11:40 Subject: Long weekend trip planned around Wales Ah, I assumed you were planning for the summer! I dont think the midges will pop up until May, depends on the weather. CAL permits are easy off the website, http://rakelane.andui
Topic: Long weekend trip planned around Wales
royfellows	Forum: Mid Wales Posted: 14/03/2017 15:42:54 Subject: Long weekend trip planned around Wales Cwmystwyth and Frongoch are fairly close together in mid Wales, and then take the very scenic ride over Nantymoch to Talybont and do (mild SRT) Alltycrib. Bwlch Glas top level is extensive, the SRT do
Topic: Middleton (Derbyshire) Limestone Mine (mine)
royfellows	Forum: Midlands Posted: 07/03/2017 18:02:54 Subject: Middleton (Derbyshire) Limestone Mine (mine) [quote="Paul Marvin"]Was working at a house up there last week and the owner said she was walking her dog one morning and there was that much activity there she thought they were filming a James Bond
Topic: Middleton (Derbyshire) Limestone Mine (mine)
royfellows	Forum: Midlands Posted: 07/03/2017 12:49:45 Subject: Middleton (Derbyshire) Limestone Mine (mine) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheyenne_Mountain she took one look and said "I want one one of those in the UK"
Topic: Tommorow night
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 05/03/2017 16:29:24 Subject: Tommorow night Agreed, but in effect a shotgun is a tool of the farmers trade and the police are usually reluctant to revoke his shotgun certificate. This is what I have heard, so in truth its hearsay. Of
Topic: Tommorow night
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 05/03/2017 11:03:47 Subject: Tommorow night I WILL CONTINUE TO USE THAT ROUTE WHATEVER. I am an aggressive fighter who gives not a f..... I would deal with the dogs first.
Topic: Tommorow night
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 05/03/2017 09:37:57 Subject: Tommorow night I just walk up the path though the farm, its a public right of way. The dogs just make a lot of noise, but dont let a dog sneak round behind you. Keep an eye on it and it will keep its distance.
Topic: RIP Trevor Ford
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 23/02/2017 20:50:00 Subject: RIP Trevor Ford Very sad. I too have several of his books.
Topic: RGHQ Chilmark drugs factory
royfellows	Forum: South East England Posted: 23/02/2017 18:58:46 Subject: RGHQ Chilmark drugs factory :lol::lol::lol:
Topic: RGHQ Chilmark drugs factory
royfellows	Forum: South East England Posted: 23/02/2017 16:02:03 Subject: RGHQ Chilmark drugs factory That sounds like a pun :lol:
Topic: RGHQ Chilmark drugs factory
royfellows	Forum: South East England Posted: 23/02/2017 15:08:49 Subject: RGHQ Chilmark drugs factory [quote="Morlock"]Is that link correct Roy?[/quote] Something truly wonderful happened with our marvelous technology (politically correct sigh of admiration) Then again it could b
Topic: RGHQ Chilmark drugs factory
royfellows	Forum: South East England Posted: 23/02/2017 13:40:48 Subject: RGHQ Chilmark drugs factory A large-scale cannabis factory has been found in an underground former nuclear bunker, Wiltshire police have said. Several thousand cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £1m were seiz
Topic: Smallcleugh Old Flat Crosscut
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 21/02/2017 17:10:00 Subject: Smallcleugh Old Flat Crosscut It looks a bit more serious than just the sides dropping away, more like major ground movement. As a whole, big problems up at the Nent.
Topic: identity of an 18th century portrait of a gentleman holding a piece of ore standing near an escarpment
royfellows	Forum: Mining Heritage Posted: 16/02/2017 11:57:44 Subject: identity of an 18th century portrait of a gentleman holding a piece of ore standing near an escarpment Hi Greg Told you AN was the right shop for you. ;D
Topic: The Worlds Most Experienced Mine Explorer
royfellows	Forum: General Chat Posted: 16/02/2017 08:10:01 Subject: The Worlds Most Experienced Mine Explorer "Mole" AKA John Hine, RFDCC and Billy is Billy Griffin
Topic: NAMHO 2017
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 15/02/2017 15:48:23 Subject: NAMHO 2017 Thanks Emma, but sorry neither my 'thing'
Topic: Rhiwbach
royfellows	Forum: North Wales Posted: 14/02/2017 20:27:17 Subject: Rhiwbach [quote="RAMPAGE"]Sorry! Now I look like a sexist stereotyping pig who answers posts without reading them properly! [/quote] I wouldn't say that about you Mr President EDIT
Topic: NAMHO 2017
royfellows	Forum: Events Posted: 14/02/2017 20:26:00 Subject: NAMHO 2017 Whats the roast for the evening meal?
Topic: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine
royfellows	Forum: South Wales Posted: 13/02/2017 14:48:43 Subject: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine Thanks, got it.
Topic: Caplecleugh High Level.
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 13/02/2017 13:29:13 Subject: Caplecleugh High Level. I wouldn't mind a trip up the thinking about it now, I wonder how far west I would get, some crawls through loose ground also bad air and gas.
Topic: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine
royfellows	Forum: South Wales Posted: 13/02/2017 13:12:14 Subject: Craig -y -Dinas Upper Silica Mine [quote="Morlock"]Looking at Mr Stokes 1992 plan of the tramways [/quote] Wheres that John?
Topic: Caplecleugh High Level.
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 13/02/2017 13:07:34 Subject: Caplecleugh High Level. [quote="Steetleysurfer"] Personally, I'm convinced there's a connection between Fan/North Vein Flats and CCHL. Perhaps I'm just chasing rainbows.... [/quote] There are connections
Topic: Caplecleugh High Level.
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 13/02/2017 12:02:47 Subject: Caplecleugh High Level. No I havent. Ian Hebson is the one to ask there. If you go in the opposite direction west, assuming the digs are still passable, there is a drop that leads down into some significant stopi
Topic: Caplecleugh High Level.
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 13/02/2017 11:52:52 Subject: Caplecleugh High Level. [quote="Steetleysurfer"] Roy Fellows is a different breed going up there on his own. Phenomenal achievement.[/quote] or maybe just mad? :lol:
Topic: Caplecleugh Low Level, Nenthead
royfellows	Forum: North West England Posted: 13/02/2017 09:10:12 Subject: Caplecleugh Low Level, Nenthead If we not careful we'll loose it! Pity cant get a few lengths of twinlock in there. If you don't know what it is, look at the tubes at Cwmystwyth

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