The Hollow Hill - The Story Of The Ecton Mines

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Жыл бұрын

A tour beneath Ecton Hill and its rich mining history with archaeologist Dr John Barnatt and mining engineer Len Kirkham.
Mining has taken place at Ecton since the Bronze Age, and this film takes us on a fascinating and informative tour of the underground remains of many once thriving metalliferous mines at Ecton. The film provides a detailed history from surviving records of the vast Clayton and Deep Ecton Mines and includes rare footage of East Ecton, Dutchman, Goodhope and Waterbank mines.
Commissioned by the Ecton Hill Field Studies Association. Shown at the NAMHO Conference 2009.
For more information about this and my other films, please visit undergroundassignments.com

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@MrSpirit99 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Greetings from Germany

@keithrimmer3 Жыл бұрын

Thank's David that was a very informative film, I had my first trip around these mines in the late 60s early 70s and went back in 2019 so much has changed on the surface lots of trees and vegetation nowadays It's still a fascinating place to go underground here.

@davidwebb5674 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments Keith. The mines in the 60's and 70's were much more accessible than they are today due to safety regulations, but access is still possibe thanks to a few dedicated and knowledgeable guides. John (Barnatt) and Len did a great job as guides in the film, bringing the history and importance of the mines to light.

@fourutubez7294 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for uploading all these wonderful films.

@davidwebb5674 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your appreciation and support, but I have in turn to thank grandson Isaac who has been the inspiration for me to dust them off and upload them to KZfaq. We're getting to the end of complete and edited films now but I still have a few that just need time to complete to an acceptable standerd so keep watching out. Cheers, Dave

@ebal955 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Amazing to see what is going on in a hollow hill from the other side of the planet. Thanks!

@davidwayne5152 Жыл бұрын

Well done.Well done,in deed.👏👏👏👏

@ponyboymb Жыл бұрын

Watched this last night. Wow what a great video, very informative. Did only a few, pot holing trips in the past! But not to this vastness. Brilliant loved it 👍🤟🏼🙏🏻🤍

@davidwebb5674 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for your kind comments. Unfortunately I haven't got to the bottom of the cover-names of some of my supporters, but I do fully appreciate you taking the time to write. Dave

@paddymalley8077 8 ай бұрын

I remember a few episodes where I was led by Geoff Cox down the ladders to the Ecton chamber .... itd be fascinating to drop a waterproof camera down those flooded shafts

@davidwebb5674 4 ай бұрын

Therer was much activity in 2019 by a company called Unexmin operating ROVs which were sent down shafts in Deep Ecton. For more information contact PDMHS museum in Matlock Bath.

@StaffsBadger Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, brings back memories of a visit to some parts

@davidwebb5674 Жыл бұрын

Glad you stuck with it and pleased you enjoyed it. The dates etc can be a bit overwhelming but John Barnatt, with support from Len, did a magnificent job as expert guides in the film.

@custardthepipecat6584 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating 😺

@johnhodgkinson9674 Жыл бұрын

Recently missed a trip here with pudhms. I’m certainlh looking forward to going now I’ve seen this David . Great job as always

@davidwebb5674 Жыл бұрын

Hi Hodgy, Thanks very much for your kind words - you won't be disappionted when you get around to visiting. Hope to be up at the GL mine later this year but its not easy to go anywhere much at the moment. Cheers David

@johnhodgkinson9674 Жыл бұрын

@@davidwebb5674 hopefully see you soon the hill upto goodluck never gets any easier …