Digging for a Secret Tunnel: What We Found

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Digging for a Secret Tunnel: What We Found

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Жыл бұрын

For the past six years, we have been told by many people that there is a long lost tunnel behind the Chateau. Big enough for two adults to stand up in side by side, and that there is a long buried staircase and entrance to access it. We don't know what its purpose was and why it was hidden, but today we set out to try and discover its location.
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@morgansidhe3543 4 ай бұрын

The Phil Harding impersonation of digging a hole in a well is spot on. Thanks Michael. Cheers

@lindabryant4292 Жыл бұрын

That cannot be the entrance, since two men cannot stand side by side. Good job getting the digger and going from the other side instead. Love your humor, Michael. Billy's yard is going to be a mess, but I bet he is chomping at the bit to find it as much as you are. So glad you are back, Michael. 🧡

@gabbyharris2906 Жыл бұрын

All hands on deck. Lovely to see Michael and Sadie helping to solve another mystery at the Chateau. Cheers 😮

@tothemoon4573 Жыл бұрын

I love Michael’s positivity and can-do attitude! Nothing is impossible for him. It’s refreshing! 👏🏻

@leonardniamh Жыл бұрын

Great guy Absolutely wonderful

@kit2130 Жыл бұрын

That’s because he can do anything & everything. Truly!

@PNWGardener Жыл бұрын

While this is exciting to see, PLEASE be careful when it comes to tunnels. Especially ancient ones! You have no idea if it is on the brink of collapse or not. Please be safe, Michael!

@sarah.n.v.thoren Жыл бұрын

i was just going to leave the exact same comment! a fascinating project, but please be careful michael!

@inesdelong5896 Жыл бұрын

Michael and his brother look so much alike I ger confused. Thank you for the work you do you are an inspiration

@charleswalker1185 Жыл бұрын

I'm sitting on a bench, in a bike park, in Tucson, Az. It is about eighty degrees...fixed bike tube, enjoying the warmth of the five o clock bench..it holds the accumulated days sunshine...cheering on my phone cam...and happy to be part of your day...

@pamelkamah6307 Жыл бұрын

Micheal a delight to watch you digging love your sense of humour it keeps me smiling. 😊 good luck 😅

@chrisdouglass7962 Жыл бұрын

Archeology and Architecture!! Can't be much better except for the addition of chateau de la Basmaignee and her grounds illuminated by the setting sun!!! Brings a little gasp of sheer joy and a huge sigh in response to breathtaking beauty!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 TY Basmaignee ❤❤❤

@charmees6637 Жыл бұрын

It’s terrific that there’s always mysterious tunnels, secret doors, wells, etc around chateaus it really adds to the Magic of it all. Look forward to your discovery Michael.

@jacquesschrobiltgen1331 Жыл бұрын

To make the digging easier, you might want to use a shop-vacuum with a dirt-trap. You would basically be vacuuming the loose soil away and the dirt-trap can be up on the ground and easy to empty out the spoils. I dug out an old well at my grand-parents house like this. It worked like a charm and saved my back. Keep doing what you do. I love watching your content. It reminds me of the times as a little boy. Can't wait to see what you do for hydropower with the lake.

@kathleenkostiuk-huguenin2197 Жыл бұрын

Tunneling adventures continue ! Interesting for the content to add to the Chateau's history. Some Chateaus had underground tunnels to move people safely to and from or supplies to and from. Important to survival and could mean Marie Antoinette, King Louis, etc types may have lived longer due to these. Wine cellers often extended from the main building to protect from the weather outside. COOL!

@josephdanielmarsh Жыл бұрын

And why exactly was it a positive for the Marie Antoinette, King Louie etc types to live longer? Those Elites treated the common people like absolute crap.

@GoldenLady9779 Жыл бұрын

Love it! The dogs looked envious of you digging down there. Be careful though - - your eyes becoming more sensitive to the sun is a sure sign that you could be slowly turning into a badger. 🦡 🥰

@DoingItOurselvesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Hilarious! Although more likely turning into a rat. 😂

@GoldenLady9779 Жыл бұрын

@@DoingItOurselvesOfficial Yeah and you know what they do with rats, 🤣

@irenebrown3144 Жыл бұрын

Michael I’m so happy you’re filming, I love your sense of humor as well, keep them coming. 😊❤

@ginaroberts2964 Жыл бұрын

What fun is it owning a Chateau if you can't find a secret tunnel! How exciting - thanks for taking us along Michael, can't wait to see where this goes!

@sarahyates6055 Жыл бұрын

Great Phil impression! You should definitely sieve through all the earth spoils, not just to get the bits of glass out but just in case there are any little treasures or bits of interesting history of the Chateau.

@catherinefromchristchurchn6508 Жыл бұрын

Perhaps you might get enough bits of old glass and china to put a mosaic top on something?

@amandafischer184 Жыл бұрын

That looks like a puisard, I have one in my back garden in Normandie, it's like a sink hole for draining off excess water, they're pretty common when you live in the country side and you're not hooked up to a sewage system. So mine captures water from the gutters, the grease tank (bac à graisse) and the septic tank drain off, yours looks redundant as it's been cut off by the wall. The square opening in the round lid is also a givaway, it's called a "regard" literally a" look",so you can keep an eye on the water levels in there. Usualy apuisard is not a well, in a puisard the used waters will drain away into the soil to be filtered, whereas a well taps into fresh water from the water table.

@robintatina9819 Жыл бұрын

"and there's just 3 days to do it" Your Time Team impersonation was brilliant!

@Nlingenfel Жыл бұрын

Wonderful to hear you laugh and enjoy yourself. Keep up the great videos.

@melnafel Жыл бұрын

As an American who has seen every. single. episode. of Time Team, that was a spot-on impression of Phil! Love it Michael! I laughed so hard! 🤣Keep up the great work!

@comastose_almost Жыл бұрын

100% Agree! Glad to know Im not the only American who has seen all of Time Team! :) Such a fantastic show!

@melnafel Жыл бұрын

@@comastose_almost heck yes! Time Team buddies!

@brandispry576 Жыл бұрын

This is so exciting!!! How neat to uncover an old tunnel; a part of the chateau’s history. 😃

@bekstayo Жыл бұрын

Always love your content and especially appreciate your B-roll material, you do such a good job with it and with the music to go along with it, it gives us as viewers a feeling we are right there with you. I know it's a lot of work, and the quality of your videos reflects that! Thanks for all your hard work. So lovely to be with you on this grand adventure.

@CynthiaBerry713 Жыл бұрын

LOL the best Phil Harris impersonation ever! I actually thought, when you first started digging in the yard, that you needed to put a tarp down for spoils so you don't wreck the grass, like they do on Time Team LOL!

@chuckjackson1814 Жыл бұрын

Add archeology to the resume !!!! Glad to see you posting again. We missed you.

@Gyllsd1 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you are back, Michael. I'm glad to see Florian as well. How are things at your cottage? Please take us there when you can. I don't think I ever saw the upstairs after it was finished. Take care. We love you lots.

@stephaniegaromon3244 Жыл бұрын

Very exciting but please be safe. Those tunnels worry me about potential collapse, but the mystery is very intriguing. I’m so happy you’re back, Michael. You are the reason I started watching your brother, sister, Mo and other chateau owners. Can’t wait for your next video. xx

@shannonvans Жыл бұрын

Wow, it's just so interesting to uncover things from the past. I loved the shot of the huge bare trees with the Chateau in the background.

@lauriekoehler530 Жыл бұрын

Best Phil Harding impression I’ve heard in awhile! Love Time team and your adventures 😊

@mairimclaughlin9763 Жыл бұрын

So glad to see you back Michael 😀

@suebarnes7881 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael. I was about to start my day when the notification alerted me to your vlog. So, of course I immediately stopped what I was doing and watched you digging and digging and digging.

@angelasitek5930 Жыл бұрын

I love this channel! I just found it watching Billy’s channel.

@karinbergman1646 Жыл бұрын

Excellent impression of Phil from Time Team! You could see where lots of things are disturbed if you did remote sensing. You could get a LiDAR for your drones to see what's going on in the forest too. Big mess, lots of work, excellent discovery fun. Just keep the holes covered so dogs, horses and children don't fall in! 🌷

@YolaWells Жыл бұрын

I love watching your channel the chateau always reminds me of watching a miss Marple episode when all the family are gathered togeather in one big mansion ❤

@lieuwina Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to following The Time Team tomorrow. How exciting hope something comes of this adventure. Well done Michael for all that digging in such a confined space. Love your humour and it is so nice to see you back again Michael.

@ehpeachylove Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness what a crazy time you’re having… interesting find but not sure if it’s the tunnel so time will tell. ❤ Michael you have the most beautiful blue eyes and sense of humor. 😀

@erinwilson3760 Жыл бұрын

Michael your smile is infectious, it is wonderful to see you enjoying yourself.

@gailatkinson1955 Жыл бұрын

I love home archeology!! It’s much more exciting than a big dig in Egypt or somewhere. Michael, your quips make it fun. Good luck tomorrow!

@dianalyman5950 Жыл бұрын

Boys on big adventures outside digging in the dirt and laughing. What could be better. ☀️🌈🤗❤️🕊️🍀⚾

@debrap947 Жыл бұрын

So much work! The shots of the property never get old, simply beautiful.

@berritanner3250 Жыл бұрын

I just love your energy and enthusiasm Michael 💕 Your a right Phil Harding 😂 with the same sparkle in your eyes when you’re on a digging adventure. Can’t wait to see what you unearth!

@dianalewis8548 Жыл бұрын

Good job Michael. Forging away to find this mysterious tunnel. Once you get the digger it will go much faster. Steve and Yanis helped too. And even Florian made an appearance. Stay safe. Till next one.

@choochoo9506 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, Michael, your videos are some of the most beautiful on YT. You are SO good at this.

@DoingItOurselvesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I really try to make the videos an escape.

@cecoya 10 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful country that France is. You have a great day and happy digging

@merrileeheard3889 Жыл бұрын

I'm really happy to see you back on KZfaq! And with this amazing archeology dig! I wanted to be down there digging lol. But I'm on the other side of the world, and I'm getting to old to be digging holes in the ground. So looking forward to the next installment 😊

@melissaslate1621 Жыл бұрын

Lots of work ahead… Michael, you and Florian make a great team. Very excited for future videos. Get some rest.

@Marilinaa Жыл бұрын

Always great to see another Michael video!

@wes52101 Жыл бұрын

It's great to see you uploading again, Michael! This got me to thinking about a gravedigger's tool here in the States. It's a long thin rod with a handle. They use them to locate the exact placement of a grave so they don't accidentally hit one. It may be a useful tool for your project depending on how rocky your soil is. Can't wait to see how this develops!

@jayreed7015 Жыл бұрын

I loved your "Phil" from Time Team impersonation.😅

@andreahultman8272 Жыл бұрын

Time Team is exactly what I was thinking of! 😍

@jessicaboyajian3542 Жыл бұрын

Truly! I laughed out loud! If I closed my eyes, I could have been persuaded it was Phil!

@tammycrowell5442 Жыл бұрын

How interesting! Thanks for bringing us on this discovery with you! Really nice to see you back in action again Michael 😊

@danielintheantipodes6741 Жыл бұрын

I am admiring your adventurous spirit! I doubt I would be brave enough to go into the well! You are the new Max Mallowan and Florian is your Agatha! Thank you for the video!

@ellengymboss8062 Жыл бұрын

A good days work! So many options for what it was, where it goes. Can't wait to watch the continuing saga of the lost tunnel.

@normamurray4450 Жыл бұрын

I admire your determination Michael and I do hope you find some satisfaction as you keep digging away. Just be sure to be safe, we all want you around!

@sassyjenny2564 Жыл бұрын

Michael you have the most beautiful blue eyes. Well done on the digging.

@marshawhite2904 Жыл бұрын

Hope y’all find the main tunnel…. Excited to see results ! ❣️ 😊❤

@endeavouringit Жыл бұрын

I love how you just jump down the hole with no hesitation as to spiders or creepy crawlies, I couldn't do it. ❤ It's fascinating !

@kittyallen5294 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I watched that going "you are utterly nuts mate" lol

@endeavouringit Жыл бұрын

@@kittyallen5294 yes, me too !!

@BarbaraatQueensAvenueTarot Жыл бұрын

You three sibs are having the time of your lives. It's so cool.

@lorassorkin Жыл бұрын

Field archaeologist here. Love the Time Team bit! You make a decent Phil! First impression: a well goes straight down, no channels lead off. A tunnel meant for human activity requires stairs. In this tunnel, stairs would be directly under the brick vault so it wouldn't collapse on people where the soil depth was shallow. Tunnels could then carry on either just through dirt or with a brick or stone ceiling and walls. To further extend this theory, I suggest digging down below the vaulted ceiling at least 2 meters to looks for stairs. Third option: Cistern. These are generally going to have an access point big enough for a person. However, the walls and ceiling would be brick or stone lined and plastered. Make sure the stone walls and ceiling do not carry on, and this option can be ruled out. To be honest, I hadn't considered your theory of a drainage tunnel - but that is absolutely possible. They would also probably have needed it wide enough for a man to enter to clean it out. Again, I would look for stairs. Very excited to see what happens in the next episode!

@lindabullock6159 Жыл бұрын

How blessed you are to live in such a place! This is so much fun! Hope you find it!

@EtchedInTimeLLC Жыл бұрын

Your Phil Harding impression was SPOT ON.

@JesusIsKingMyLord 5 ай бұрын

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@rosemariedeschenes7013 Жыл бұрын

Loved everything about this vlog. So glad you’re back Michael. Agree with the others about being careful in that tunnel. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

@buffplums 5 ай бұрын

Wow how come I haven’t found your channel before !! This is one of the best YT Channels I have seen in ages thank you 😃😃😃😃❤

@MaraMcDuff Жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot-on impersonation of Phil Harding from Time Team 😂 So excited to see where this adventure takes you!

@Falney Жыл бұрын

You could have put a reference grid on the ground. Zipped up into the air with the drone to take a new photo. Over layed the two photos and used the reference grid to work out exactly where the entrance is.

@lisaakinlabi Жыл бұрын

I have claustrophobia so I give you huge kudos getting in that hole! Gosh I hope you guys have a huge tunnel eventually and perhaps find some fun stuff in there. So far so good, I like the structure of the walls in there. Just promise if there is any moment it feels unsafe get out and don't go further. Exciting adventure though.

@margf.6773 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Michael.

@cremebrulee4759 Жыл бұрын

In addition to concerns about the tunnel collapsing, you should be checking the atmosphere to make sure that it's safe to breathe.

@buffplums 5 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this … makes me larfff it do … it’s good59 see lots of good clean positive energy. Well done guys looks like the start of an amazing story here

@jesschee5891 Жыл бұрын

Love the Petherick time team!!! Very excited to see what you turn up. I've seen those jets in quite a few videos from many KZfaqrs you know. While watching you dig I was thinking of the men who fought in wars there and had to dig trenches, what a job that must have been. Keep up the hard work, I'm sure you'll get the tunnel system all figured out.😊

@shellifehr7324 Жыл бұрын

Great Phil Harding impression! Love Time Team and this whole episode was Time Team recreated. Thank you for your fearlessness!

@leah-wp3dx Жыл бұрын

Keep going!! Your Time Team experiment is awesome 😊

@neilchisholm797 Жыл бұрын

This is so time team! Love it! Excavation trenches! And Phil impersonations! Good to see you vloging again Michael and Florian. Best wishes and stay safe from Neil in Australia 🇦🇺

@J.Howard Жыл бұрын

Michael is in discovery mode! 😁 Billy once pointed out the chapel floor looked to be covering stairs; I wonder if the tunnel your searching for connects with that. I'm intrigued...

@DoingItOurselvesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Probably not as it’s several miles away 😂 but it must lead somewhere

@J.Howard Жыл бұрын

@@DoingItOurselvesOfficial Oh! 🤣 Well best of luck just the same. I can't wait to see what you learn about it. Have someone note the garden wall ocassionally when you dig. It looks to have broken & moved down at some point in the past where the tunnel runs under it.

@RomstarOrion Жыл бұрын

I noticed this a long time ago, but never got around to commenting on it. Your intro has to be one of the single most best on all of youtube. It is so wonderfully reminicient of old BBC docu shows and the like that it just feels so large and amazing.

@AmandaSchnaare Жыл бұрын

Top notch videography and editing skills. This was VERY refreshing. Well done!

@HabitualButtonPusher Жыл бұрын

I was going to ask how many times did you all hit your heads on the stone but now I see you are wearing a riding helmet. Smart! Looking forward to following The Time Team: Petherick Edition

@zoepaulaforester3345 Жыл бұрын

So glad your having a blast in the garden. Looking forward to seeing what develops 😃

@melissaallen4796 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Well done. Also, love the intro. It's well done too. (Enjoy Time Team original and the Petherick edition.)

@tydanum Жыл бұрын

Love the new intro, glad you are back 👏🏻👏🏻🇬🇧

@Randy8923 Жыл бұрын

Facinating finding the tunnel or drains. I enjoyed your video as always. Blessings.

@onicaengelbrecht289 Жыл бұрын

I missed your videos glad you are back. Looking forward to seeing all your adventures.

@ruthkendall5486 Жыл бұрын

Michael, I’ve missed your posts😀💞. You are so much fun!!

@GyurlTrini Жыл бұрын

Hey Michael! Interesting video! Just a quick thought on it ... usually, with walls, especially those made out of stone or brick ... they need a good foundation underneath, so, I wonder if what you're digging through ... if it was caused by the foundation of the wall, possibly going through the tunnel (assuming here, the tunnel was built before the wall). And, another thought is the hole could still be a well, because, though I don't have that much knowledge of wells, I have heard of tunnels coming off of wells, like maybe half way up or so. Update: congrats on digging all the way under the wall! And a quick suggestion, before using the digger on the other side of the wall ... see if you can use some bits of metal / wood / shovel to prod / stick in the ground (& I guess some spray paint or something if necessary), to identify the general direction the stone is going in, from the wall on the other side, so, there'd be a general physical marker for the person using the digger. This way you'd, maybe, have a sense of stone vs soil. But, I do look forward to seeing the end result!

@jennifer64707 Жыл бұрын

I love that you are sharing the new adventure and you have the greatest humor

@ldqa2737 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful shots of the scenery and nature activity in the background.

@colin8161 Жыл бұрын

That Phil Harding impersonation is stellar!

@kristinewatson3702 Жыл бұрын

Great impression of Phil from Time Team! Lol😊

@Sharon-hn9wn Жыл бұрын

Michael, I love your videos! Thanks for sharing with us. Terrific work! ❤😎

@artfx9 Жыл бұрын

There are 3 ways this can go: • It used to be a long secret tunnel; • It used to be a poop hole for an outhouse (looking forward to this reveal) • Part of water management or something and nothing intetesting.

@metropcs7560 Жыл бұрын

Those beautiful scenic views, priceless. Thanks Micheal and friend!!! Awesome

@darlenedowney17 Жыл бұрын

Michael that was a great Phil voice! I love love this adventure!!❤❤❤

@paperchaser9565 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing us into your adventures. Maybe you'll find a hidden treasure of sorts

@kareliask Жыл бұрын

Great episode!

@monalingan9523 Жыл бұрын

Love your humor! 😁 Rest up.

@lauralake7430 Жыл бұрын

My goodness, people have such comments! Im really enjoying this, no matter what you dig with, how you dig it, where you are, what it used to be, or if and what you find! Rock on!

@pthomson9736 Жыл бұрын

Stunning and beautiful still shots.

@yvonneboerema2782 Жыл бұрын

We all love a bit off time team😂,be caerefull please michael.nice to see you here we missed you

@phljn1978 Жыл бұрын

I can't help but wonder if this was an escape route for the inhabitants of the original Chateau in case of attack from any of the many potential enemies back then? Also loved the "Time Team" references (another favorite KZfaq watch) and even a bit of the "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" singing "hi-ho, hi-ho..."

@MarciaLeeful Жыл бұрын

It is amazing that it is so well built!

@mavep2855 Жыл бұрын

Great intro Michael! Intriguing expedition you have undertaken to locate the chateau tunnels. It will be interesting to see what the digger finds on the other side of the wall. Hats off to you and your support team. These vlogs will be invaluable to future generations. See you soon🙏❤️