Interesting dig

markpot

Member
Not sure what it is,i did think the same about a flu as it seems quite shallow.Watch parts 1 to 4 ,he gets some interesting meter reading from the shale! :eek:
 

Madness

New member
Going off on a tangent slightly. They guy needs to try to swear less on videos he intends to post on Youtube. Not everyone wants to hear the 'F' word every few seconds.
 

AR

Well-known member
I think that's somewhere round Sheffield, in which case it'll be a coal or ganister mine. Every arched mine level in woods I can think of in the Peak goes into limestone, though there are one or two  smelter sites on shale this could possibly be on. None of the above are healthy places to be digging though!
 

ILT

Member
He's posted urbex stuff from the Don Valley Gannister mines before now including photos which showed part burried brick arches.
 

pwhole

Well-known member
I think I've met this guy on the bus back from Castleton. Full camo gear etc. Does it all solo. The 'F' word is a fundamental part of his universe, and I doubt he cares what anyone thinks about it. I'm quite enjoying his complete commitment to the project, even if it does look suicidal - he's obviously the type who was born to do this sort of stuff. Knocking out a shale roof with a crowbar? Better than most commercial entertainment! I would also assume it to be Sheffield somewhere, but it doesn't look familiar - maybe Wadsley Common? That's the only part I've never visited.
 

SamT

Moderator
He does look like he could be put to good use somewhere.

One things for sure with that dig.. he's on a hiding to nothing.
 

Pete K

Well-known member
This chap has contacted DCA a couple of times now about help with making a shaft safe (on limestone). Being DCA, we can't help without landowner permission, which he does not have. I've directed him to UKC forum but if anyone wants to talk to him directly, go to the DCA Facebook page, and respond to his comment on our most recent post. His name is Jon. He is obviously keen and has the smarts to be asking for help. If anyone down south end of the Peak can help, drop him a message.
 

Pete K

Well-known member
Scratch that, this guy can't be reasoned with and is now threatening to go round smashing locks off places like HBCM. Handle with care! o_O
 

markpot

Member
Oh ffs! :cautious:i dont condone any damage,whatsoever of any cave or mine site!can some one/club throw this guy a life line. Seems keen.can we turn this into a posative for him and the cave/mine community.steer him in the right direction?
 

ali_mac

Member
Same Jon Casterton?
https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/fake-gun-siege-teenager-jailed-1-493050

https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-police-turn-up-as-man-scales-sheffield-city-centre-building-1-8163172
 

ILT

Member
ali_mac said:
Same Jon Casterton?
https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/fake-gun-siege-teenager-jailed-1-493050

https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-police-turn-up-as-man-scales-sheffield-city-centre-building-1-8163172

Yes
 
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