Sunday 5th October 2008
We are planning an archaeological visit to the far south end of the mine in order to record and investigate the Longcleugh west end vein workings. The journey to the far south involves walking through water one metre in depth for some hundreds of metres. Food, water and shovels are required. We shall be underground for up to six hours.
A limited number of helmets and lamps are available from Trust stocks - early booking is essential if you require a Trust lamp. Lamps must be booked by phoning Pete Jackson on 01642564100 after 1900 hrs on any weekday.
More information about the event can be obtained from Pete either by phone on 01642564100 or by email: petejackson@npht.com.
Meet at Nenthead Mines in the office yard at 1030hrs. The office yard is entered through the gate which is on the right hand side of the Nenthead Mines public entrance.
Posted in Events on July 24th, 2008
Sunday 2nd November 2008
The modern exploration entrance to Smalllcleugh flats in 1964 was via the infamous Letterbox and the Gullyback crosscut. Digging of roof falls allowed this route to be eventually bypassed by a more comfortable way. You can recreate the experience of the early explorers and visit the Baby Ballroom. Follow this with a visit to Gullyback crosscut where miners clog marks are preserved in the mud. Follow that with a scramble through the High Wheel flats.
Plenty of crawling involved, some water up to 0.75 metres deep, mud, rocks, dry limestone flats.
A limited number of helmets and lamps are available from Trust stocks - early booking is essential if you require a Trust lamp. Lamps must be booked by phoning Pete Jackson on 01642564100 after 1900 hrs on any weekday.
Meet at Nenthead Mines in the office yard at 1030hrs.
More information about this event can be had from Pete Jackson by phone on 01642564100 or by email: petejackson@npht.com.
Posted in Events on June 25th, 2008
Saturday 8th November 2008
The AGM will be held on this day. Details will be published nearer to the date.
The venue is proposed to be at Dilston Hall, Corbridge, Hexham - details will be available shortly.
Posted in Events, News on May 2nd, 2008
