Posts by christwigg

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Topic: What’s the strangest thing you’ve found?
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 25/03/2020 22:16:55 Subject: What’s the strangest thing you’ve found? You would imagine you would remember as you're in the photo ! Rigghead.
Topic: What’s the strangest thing you’ve found?
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 25/03/2020 21:49:19 Subject: What’s the strangest thing you’ve found? Gas cooker and spindryer ? [photo]67952[/photo]
Topic: Mine map drawing/cartography
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 12/12/2019 07:58:13 Subject: Mine map drawing/cartography [quote="TheCret!n"]I liked your 3D model, Chris, very impressive. I’d love to know how it’s done (in more detail.) so I can have a pop myself. Leif.[/quote] My method was virtually ide
Topic: Mine map drawing/cartography
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 08/12/2019 08:33:46 Subject: Mine map drawing/cartography Well I've not produced much in the way of published maps yet, but i'm doing everything in GIS (ArcGIS / QGIS) That's allowing me to combine actual new surveying data from a Distox/Survex wi
Topic: Landscape with Horses: Coal Mining at Tan Hill and Kings Pit Collieries by Shaun Richardson
christwigg	Forum: Events Posted: 20/11/2019 08:37:14 Subject: Landscape with Horses: Coal Mining at Tan Hill and Kings Pit Collieries by Shaun Richardson Friday 29 November - Landscape with Horses: Coal Mining at Tan Hill and Kings Pit Collieries by Shaun Richardson [photo]119417[/photo]
Topic: Eston Iron Mine (mine)
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 22/10/2019 09:20:39 Subject: Eston Iron Mine (mine) Craig Hornby sent me the following reply :- Regarding the term "Sammy"...yes a nickname for sabulite used in difficult areas when black powder wasnt powerful enough. Miners bought and carri
Topic: Eston Iron Mine (mine)
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 22/10/2019 08:00:37 Subject: Eston Iron Mine (mine) I'll ask Craig Hornby who made the documentary 'Century In Stone' about Eston if he's ever heard the term used. I've only ever heard it referring to Sir Bernhard Samuelson who built the New
Topic: Construction Phase of 'Woodsmith Mine' Launched by Sirius Minerals
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 09/10/2019 07:21:16 Subject: Construction Phase of 'Woodsmith Mine' Launched by Sirius Minerals Yes, I found that statement a little cryptic considering they've not even left the Wilton site yet from the Teesside end ! If they are suggesting taking stuff directly out of Woodsmith and
Topic: Hay Royds colliery West Yorkshire
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 08/10/2019 11:24:01 Subject: Hay Royds colliery West Yorkshire Sorry to resurrect a 6 year old thread. But I came across this article from March 1997 in Mineral Industry International https://www.aditnow.co.uk/documents/Hay-Royds-Coal-Colli
Topic: Prevalence of CO2 from disused mineral mines
christwigg	Forum: Scotland Posted: 01/10/2019 10:36:10 Subject: Prevalence of CO2 from disused mineral mines A recently published report from the Scottish Government https://www.gov.scot/publications/research-project-investigate-prevalence-co2-disused-mineral-mines-implications-residential-buildin
Topic: Devis Access
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 01/10/2019 09:31:47 Subject: Devis Access It was being discussed by 'C. J. Curry' and 'sir francis lilo' in this thread. Perhaps PM them for an update. https://www.aditnow.co.uk/community/viewtopic.aspx?t=14463
Topic: For Sale - Niche Item !
christwigg	Forum: For Sale! (and wanted / for swap) Posted: 27/09/2019 13:45:50 Subject: For Sale - Niche Item ! No problem. PM me the address
Topic: For Sale - Niche Item !
christwigg	Forum: For Sale! (and wanted / for swap) Posted: 27/09/2019 09:01:22 Subject: For Sale - Niche Item ! An item that's possibly even too niche for eBay. Open University course T352 Material Processing on triple vinyl ! Used from 1979-1986. [link]119043[linkphoto]119043[/linkphoto][/
Topic: Arkengarthdale mines
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 23/09/2019 17:03:23 Subject: Arkengarthdale mines Booze Wood is still open as far as I know (unless the recent flooding had any effects not reported here) Plenty of open stuff in Arkengarthdale, Old Moulds is fairly extensive.
Topic: Buckden Gavel explorers 1987
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 16/09/2019 08:51:23 Subject: Buckden Gavel explorers 1987 [quote="ttxela"] I think I recall seeing some photos on here of the discovery but they seem to be gone now, possibly too gruesome? It's a fascinating story and I've always fancie
Topic: Sedling 1960 (photo)
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 30/08/2019 17:12:00 Subject: Sedling 1960 (photo) Came across this photo in the collection of the late Jake Almond. No details other than "Sedling 1960" Perhaps a waterwheel pit (minus the waterwheel) Does anyone know the locati
Topic: Coalcleugh (photo)
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 30/08/2019 07:35:04 Subject: Coalcleugh (photo) [quote="jagman"][quote="christwigg"]I think it was Simon who posted them, they date from 1986 so potentially not there anymore ? [/quote] They are, but the picture is deceptive
Topic: Coalcleugh (photo)
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 29/08/2019 18:49:00 Subject: Coalcleugh (photo) I think it was Simon who posted them, they date from 1986 so potentially not there anymore ?
Topic: Coalcleugh (photo)
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 29/08/2019 18:09:48 Subject: Coalcleugh (photo) We don't seem to have Carrshield named as a mine, just Barneycraig and Scraithole. Are the buildings associate with one of those ? I'm not familiar with them.
Topic: Deep shaft required
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 28/08/2019 08:32:49 Subject: Deep shaft required [quote="The Fresh Prince of Portreath"]I wonder if I could blag a trip with my work hat on.[/quote] Well give the locals a shout if you do ! I got in touch with the company 10 ye
Topic: Deep shaft required
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 27/08/2019 07:53:15 Subject: Deep shaft required [quote="The Fresh Prince of Portreath"]Billingham Anhydrite Mine? [/quote] Seems to fit your criteria. A company called NPL Estates inspected it about 10 years ago but it lo
Topic: Nenthead Bad Air.
christwigg	Forum: North West England Posted: 21/08/2019 07:25:12 Subject: Nenthead Bad Air. Oh, the little sub-level with the really long gypsum crystals. "Santas Grotto"
Topic: Isle of Man 1905 - Whats going on ?
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 14/08/2019 10:50:34 Subject: Isle of Man 1905 - Whats going on ? Just got there myself. http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/tourism/glens/groudle.htm Sound like thats a bear pit !
Topic: Isle of Man 1905 - Whats going on ?
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 14/08/2019 08:45:53 Subject: Isle of Man 1905 - Whats going on ? Bit easier to see on this version [link]118747[linkphoto]118747[/linkphoto][/link]
Topic: Isle of Man 1905 - Whats going on ?
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 14/08/2019 08:44:23 Subject: Isle of Man 1905 - Whats going on ? I came across the following photos which reports to the the Isle of Man in 1905. Does anyone know the location, and is it mining related ? [link]118746[linkphoto]118746[/linkpho
Topic: Nenthead Bad Air.
christwigg	Forum: North West England Posted: 14/08/2019 08:38:04 Subject: Nenthead Bad Air. Only places that I personally recall ever feeling it are the dead-end of Waterblast Flat in Smallcleugh. I think if you go the opposite way to the round-trip continuation from Brownley High
Topic: Graphite, Fluorite and Jet
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 09/08/2019 10:46:18 Subject: Graphite, Fluorite and Jet Don't forget the Tempest Prognosticator (leech powered barometer) too !
Topic: Swaledale Floods (Mines Affected)
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 07/08/2019 12:30:15 Subject: Swaledale Floods (Mines Affected) Count me in. Might be able to get plastic pipe if you don't have a free source already.
Topic: Swaledale Floods (Mines Affected)
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 04/08/2019 22:49:05 Subject: Swaledale Floods (Mines Affected) Video taken today by John Cameron at the location of the now buried Devis Hole entrance. [youtube]05uZuifoKeA[/youtube]
Topic: Graphite, Fluorite and Jet
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 04/08/2019 08:25:01 Subject: Graphite, Fluorite and Jet [quote="BertyBasset"] *East Yorkshire Coast. Done iron mines, so maybe jet or alum? [/quote] North Yorkshire is where you need to be for those. Boulby and Loftus as already m
Topic: Calamine Mining in the 16thC
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 26/07/2019 09:38:51 Subject: Calamine Mining in the 16thC https://www.namho.org/research/LEAD_Assessment_20130207.pdf In the 18th century mines in Derbyshire, at Castleton, Cromford, Bonsal and Wirksworth, and in North Wales, were supplying calami
Topic: Calamine Mining in the 16thC
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 26/07/2019 09:32:18 Subject: Calamine Mining in the 16thC [quote="Jim MacPherson"] There is also Pikedaw Zinc Mine near Malham, perhaps active a bit later than you are looking for?, from the information the remains are limited to the mine (I think still
Topic: Kentmere Mine and Millrigg Mine
christwigg	Forum: North West England Posted: 20/07/2019 07:58:06 Subject: Kentmere Mine and Millrigg Mine This is probably a good place to start. http://www.sdhs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/14-Mines.pdf
Topic: Another Collapse at Rampgill ?
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 19/06/2019 18:46:52 Subject: Another Collapse at Rampgill ? I've got lots of scaff and connectors. How much you need Guvn'r ?
Topic: Another Collapse at Rampgill ?
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 15/06/2019 07:54:49 Subject: Another Collapse at Rampgill ? [quote="Monty Stubble"]Someone stirring it 'oop north? [/quote] Just an honest mistake I think from someone who hadn't been many times. Saw the photo and wondered if might
Topic: Nenthead Mine Field Trip Monday 17th June
christwigg	Forum: Events Posted: 13/06/2019 19:37:11 Subject: Nenthead Mine Field Trip Monday 17th June The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers is organising a field trip to look at the geology of the North Pennine Orefield and Nenthead mine on the 17th of June. The trip will b
Topic: Underland by Robert Macfarland
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 04/06/2019 07:39:03 Subject: Underland by Robert Macfarland We took him into a Windypit while he was researching the book. Sadly we didn't make the final cut :(
Topic: Sad news
christwigg	Forum: North West England Posted: 14/05/2019 18:49:46 Subject: Sad news Terrible news, one of the true legends of our era. [link]78207[linkphoto]78207[/linkphoto][/link]
Topic: Wiregill Low Level
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 01/05/2019 07:58:52 Subject: Wiregill Low Level I've added Fairbairns plan to the same place, but looks like it just based on the LLCo one.
Topic: Sir Francis Level, query
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 01/05/2019 07:45:39 Subject: Sir Francis Level, query Amazing, you can't have been far off the bottom if you got to 33m
Topic: Sir Francis Level, query
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 30/04/2019 20:44:32 Subject: Sir Francis Level, query Yes, the graph paper section is Dunham from the BGS and doesn't show anything at the bottom of the Engine Sump. There is reference in Mike Gills book of an attempt to revive the pumping eng
Topic: Sir Francis Level, query
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 30/04/2019 11:47:07 Subject: Sir Francis Level, query I'm writing a little article about Sir Francis for a local society. There's an often reproduced image from Hardys 'Hidden Side of Swaledale' [img]https://media.subbrit.org.uk/10295/155
Topic: Construction Phase of 'Woodsmith Mine' Launched by Sirius Minerals
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 18/04/2019 07:40:37 Subject: Construction Phase of 'Woodsmith Mine' Launched by Sirius Minerals There was no way on earth they would have got permission to build 'another Boulby' in the National Park. [img]https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4450/37716346271_79b33309e0_b.jpg[/img]
Topic: Easter visit to St Francis level
christwigg	Forum: North West England Posted: 11/04/2019 08:09:36 Subject: Easter visit to St Francis level I imagine for television they had to leave when the O2 alarm went off at 19.5%. Because the camera crew and Mr Rose were 'working' I would personally say that a fit and healthy person could
Topic: Cornish Mining Items Auction
christwigg	Forum: South West England Posted: 05/03/2019 07:31:41 Subject: Cornish Mining Items Auction Truro Auction Centre Date: 15 Mar 2019 http://cornwallauction.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/0138C.pdf 35 Various Mining related pamphlets and journals including Met
Topic: "The Bargain men" Gunnerside
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 21/02/2019 09:19:59 Subject: Why doesn't the subject copy ! Perhaps, but only a few subject matter experts are ever going to spot the problems, and for the intended audience of the "general public in 1976" it was well done.
Topic: "The Bargain men" Gunnerside
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 21/02/2019 08:39:33 Subject: Bargain men Well, I for one thoroughly enjoyed it, I think it's pretty unfair to be trashing something made in 1976. Yes, there were photos of other mines, but there aren't that many photos of the mine
Topic: The Grassington Mines Appreciation Group
christwigg	Forum: General Chat Posted: 13/01/2019 17:47:10 Subject: The Grassington Mines Appreciation Group Some great stuff on there. I've had a few surfaces walk up there over the years, but never got around to descending any of the shafts.
Topic: The Jet Project
christwigg	Forum: North East England Posted: 27/11/2018 19:54:09 Subject: The Jet Project I thought we had more or less knocked all the BIG jet mines on the head a couple of years ago. And I was just tying up a few loose ends before considering writing it all up. How
Topic: Nenthead Mill (mine)
christwigg	Forum: North West England Posted: 27/11/2018 19:45:39 Subject: Nenthead Mill (mine) Never seen any smoke/mist there. I've bumped into all sort of weirdos near the Ballroom. Could have been smoking weed or setting fire to rubbish.

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