Dug Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 Someone once told me that there were/are tunnels that run to the Carbrook Inn (near the Arena). Also I was in Halifax Hall last week, which is near Endcliffe Park, and there was some blurb on the history of the buildings which included about tunnels which ran to Town Hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 I was in Nottingham yesterday and spotted this place. http://www.aboutbritain.com/CavesOfNottingham.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattgreen Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 There is a group/club called Subterranea Brittanica who search out these old underground workings, tunnels & bunkers etc. Maybe someone there may be able to help with the quest? http://www.subbrit.org.uk/ Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosywolf Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 What a great name... It would be interesting to hear what they have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Maiden Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 I was given this from one of my pagan friends Hi I don't get online much myself these days, good to see everything is ticking over smoothly. When the Peace Gardens were excavated in 1998 I was Security manager and spoke to the Chief Engineer of Sheffield City Council about the legendary tunnels. As far as he is concerned, they don't exist, if they did ever then certainly they would have collapsed by now. Stories of 'brick lined' tunnels began circulating when Castle Markets were being built, but what people could see were the old victorian city sewers. Other excavations in the area are old mining works. My friend Angel is big on local history and is a key member of the Manor History Society. She says an extensive thermal imaging survey and soundings were carried out in the vicinity of Manor Tower in the mid 90s and there was no evidence of any tunnels there either. But don't give up. There are stories of Tunnels all over Sheffield area, including one linking Beauchief Abbey and Norton Church which is quite laughable but even if you uncover anything about mining shafts, wells or any other less romantic subterranean delights it's something. However, tunnels, unless they are regularly checked and maintained become dangerous. Old tunnels particularly so, so it's doubtful that you will be permitted to simply go down there with torches and look around. Other good sources of information might be the City Engineers archives for copies of old sewerage system maps, excavations that are charted etc., the reference library and staff at Weston Park Museum. Work still keeps me from being as involved locally as I would like, I seem to be working 24/7, but I hope to check in here again soon, Was posted yesterday I think. Moon Maiden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 I think that pretty much settles it then, and I reckon subbrit would have been onto them long ago if they'd existed. Beauchief Abbey and Norton Church being linked by a tunnel would be extremely impressive, but extremely unlikey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 Doh ....Shame about tunnels, If there any it is unlikely we will be able to go down. There is some sort of old war bunker in Beauchief woods, anybody know anything about this? The mystery goes on............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Maiden Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 You need to apply to the military for access to the tunnels. Moon Maiden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 Originally posted by "Moon Maiden" You need to apply to the military for access to the tunnels. Moon Maiden Which tunnels are you talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Maiden Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 any of em. They aparently ALL belong to the military now. Moon Maiden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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