Easington beck culvert .

Grinkle iron mine was opened in 1875 in a deep valley which did not have enough space for the buildings which were required . Easington beck which ran through the valley was culverted and the valley backfilled with spoil to create the space needed . The mine closed in 1930 after becoming unprofitable , however 3 years prior part of the culvert collapsed resulting in the mine flooding and several miners died . The culvert was strengthen with metal tracks . The large collapse can be seen from above , so imagine my surprise after doing my usual lagging behind I find my 2 mates sitting directly under the collapse . Looking at my photos I am glad to have been through unscathed , I will be waiting to hear the news of it’s collapse which looking at some of the supports won’t be long away .


My only decent photo of the entrance .


I read this tunnel had steps leading to the surface . Not to sure about this as it’s crawling size and very close to the entrance .


Waiting under the collapse .


Some metal bracing .


Supports .


Leaning to 1 side .




Oh dear .


Not sure what it is .


We meant to climb up it on the way back but forgot to go back through . I think the other 3 were relieved to get out .


Wood holding up the walls .


The exit , a collapsed portal with the beck about 6 foot above the culvert floor .


The roof collapse from above .


Tee Hee .

Cheers

Nice pics - looks like a seriously scary explore.

Think you might have discovered an alien life form down there.

Interesting looking culvert, that. Good job you all got out alive, by the looks of it!
Cheers, Shinyduck...nice find.

i think the scariest thing on the mooch was the girlfriend realising i was taking photos of her failing to get up the gravel bank at the end of it . i've been threatened with pain if any appear online . That and nearly collapsing in port mulgrave tunnel through lack of oxygen . would recommend the culvert before it collapses like