The Devils hole. So its called ! A tributary of the River Medlock. At Park Bridge Iron works.
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- čas přidán 8. 05. 2021
- In this video we entered a river culvert just off the River Medlock. This was Sheep Washers Brook. The culvert is known locally as the Devils hole. The correct name unknown to us at the time of the underground urban explore urbex. Its actually Sheep washers brook and is a tributary of the river Medlock. It is situated in the Park Bridge iron works heritage site between Ashton Under Lyne and Oldham Greater Manchester. This underground river culvert went on and on forever. It encompasses so many types of culverting materials. Brick culverts, Stone culverting and strangely corrugated iron. We entered under the site of an old cotton mill that was initially part of the park bridge iron works site. Looking up we could see the floor of the old mill and glimpse into the past of out industrial heritage. Parts were victorian engineering and some parts were Edwardian engineering. The brook/river was heavily contaminated with iron ore suggesting abandoned mines in the area were draining into it. We looks at old maps to try and work out the route of this underground tunnel. This is a glimpse into underground Manchester.
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Subscribed to Antonio's channel. Thanks Martin
I would guess they culverted it at a later date because of the pollution.
Subbed all three channels.👍
Martin the music at the 19 min mark ... what is that from?
yo yo yo URBAN LEGEND ----- Will
Vitros was the trade name for the North Staffordshire Brick & Tile Co. Ltd. at Chesterton. Recorded in the Staffordshire Potteries Directory for 1868, this extensive works closed in the 1970's. They produced blue bricks, copings, pavers & plain roof tiles.
well done good info there
Why did it close.
I just love the side by sides. There's so much that used to be there that isn't today and there's tonnes of examples all over on these maps. ENDLESS FUN :)))
I was expecting some sort of underground chamber at the far end, where James would be waiting supping tea and handing out the hob-nobs!
As ever, glad you're doing it Martin - so I don't have to.
Yeah Where's James with the brews
Someone had previously written "1/2 meter deep" across from the ladder. Good to prove that for one's self though... :)
at just half a meter . im so glad I didnt dive in
Martin! The places you go to learn about what goes on below ground and to bring us Sunday night entertainment! I don't know how you sleep at nights when you've been in places like this. Thanks to you and all the team.
thats how he sleeps , it relaxes him im sure, going down them places.
Hello bud this one was worth waiting for. My wife has just told me that if she looks in on my den on sundays and she sees a mug of coffee and some chocky biscuits by the tv she waits till she hears" hullo I'm martin"then toddles of to leave me in peace
Thanks Gerry. Mancave 😃
Gerry i would record his voice if i were you and play it every day, if she leaves you alone. or alternately watch his vids again and again. Just got to say ive just installed my wifi extender in my shed also.
It's fascinating that you can still see the crease in the land where the river was culverted. Unless my eyes are deceiving me!
@whoshotdk I noticed that too, at least in a few spots.
We have been missing u for a few weeks Martin. Nice to see ya again mate. Your Nr1 Fan Deano from Hamburg Germany
Your gas meter didn't pick up the helium lol loved some of the older tunnel, 🥰
That's what I was thinking, bless him.
What a great day cannot wait to meet up again at another awesome location 💯❤️👍
That was so so good Martin, an excellent group of like minded people, safety in numbers too, I wonder where it would have come out if you'd had the opportunity to carry on.
I have just watched your video of park bridge tunnel. Devils hole. I have a little info for you regarding the corrugated sections. In the early eighties cherry valley was used as a landfill and sheepwashers brook was culverted along the section from near to Alexandra park all the way to park bridge section beyond Dingle terrace. Which is above the iron works/ cotton mill site. It took about 4 years to completely fill the valley. My mum lived on Alt estate and had to put up with the smells as they finished about 2 years after. The inspection covers that were installed along the pipe where you walked exploded and blew about 6 of them off due to the methane gas. In the 90s when I lived off warren lane which I had a view of the railway and what is left of the valley. They started construction of a 50mtr diameter settling tank on the valley this is about 75- + metres deep. If you had continued along the corrugated section where you turned back then you would have reached this holding tank. It was quite a sight when they were sinking the sections into the ground. The only thing you see now is vent pipes above ground. And the vented access covers all along the valley. But is is so overgrown that they will be difficult to find. When I was a kid I went through all of the tunnels and many a time had to swim out of them. Oh and in those days the medlock in that area was an open sewer. Full of all sorts. One time we had a half of a canoe mould and we canoed from near to the source at lees all the way to. Bardsley canal. At crime village took us 3 days. Keep up the good interesting. Videos I really enjoy them.
Martin Zero….the hero that goes down horrible holes…..so that YOU don’t have to!! Thanks Martin 🤪
There was once a railway signal box just south of Oldham Clegg St station named Sheepwashers Lane, on the same line that crossed the demolished viaduct.
Be good to find an old pic of that
Just a bit more info, during the 50s and 60s the valley from Alexandra Park to the mill in Park Bridge was filled in as a town refuge dump, it took a few years so the converting was done as the tip advanced, I think the iron contamination is may be due to the many tin cans and other scrap metal in the tip and the changes in construction was in stages as the tip moved down the valley. It's now Snipe Clough Nature Reserve. Always interesting, thanks for your videos.
Thanks very much Alan
I used to play in Cherry Valley as a child. It was an open water coarse that often had sewage released into it every few weeks. We payed on the valley sides and down in the river for years. Long after the trains stopped running it was still a great place to play,all between the playing fields by Alexandra Park all down to Park Bridge. The council have totally filled in the valley which is why and how you have so many different types of brickwork,corrigation I suspect. Where you went right to set off,just to the left of the arches was another drain channel all the kids called Sally's hole...now collapsed.
Dunno why, but getting the vibe on this one that you were peed off & didn’t really want to be there!
Still fascinating as ever.
I think he was missing James
Yes!! I was thinking the same as I watched the video.
It was always called devils hole when I was a kid it comes out in the valley to the rear of dingle terrace at a weir , to the left of that was Sally’s hole which ran under the hill and also came out in the valley behind Dingle terrace, the entrance to Sally’s hole was covered in ages ago . There is a modern tunnel thar runs all the way to Honeywell lane near Alexandra park this was built under the tip I remember going in as a kid and it had a mini train in it
At some points this was like watching Alien... nice one Martin and Team. And you're no soft arse - you faced up to, and overcame your fears.
yep agree that corrugated tunnel , we almost expected green lasers and egg mounds going down it. lol
Fascinating, mate. The photography was dramatic. Always boggles the mind to think that every piece of stone or brick would have been laid by hand of the hands of souls long gone. But there would have been a great communal spirit between those men and we have a rare glimpse of their toils of labour that continue to benefit everyone in the area a today. This is thanks to yourselves and the team you worked with today.
I would love to go back and see how it was done
Well I feel truly honoured there Martin when you said ( Richard & Will do similar to my channel ) we not worthy.
Brilliant matey
Thank you guys really enjoyed seeing what is near me 👍
In the woods not far from that last tunnel is a memorial stone for the girl who was murdered. I came across it while walking in the woods a few years ago. It's hard to find as I have walked those woods for many years and only came across it a few years ago for 1st time.
oh wow were abouts Is that near the square brick pump house building near the curve drive ?
Those s were awesome photos near the end of the tunnel admire the stamina it took for navigation. Five thumbs up!!,
Great stuff again! I watched your pervious video at Park Bridge and it inspired me to add the area onto an explore of the Hollinwood Canal (in Daisy Nook) that I already had planned. I added the two together and it became a 10.64 mile walk that I did on Friday. PS the canal is also well worth exploring.
In the last shot when you walk away from the smelly sump (about 21:18 mins) someone has painted 1/2 mtr deep on the left (east) wall, which you confirmed with your wade through.
If there's a way of mapping the distances (I assume GPS doesn't work, but I don't do tunnels myself) I think you will find that the corrugated sections were put in last and filled the open sections shown in the side by side old map. It certainly looks like that would fit. These would have just needed to be placed in the stream bed and then covered over. Plenty of spare spoil around there!
Regarding the odd bricks in the upper stone section. I think these would have been construction holes for the wooden tooling to fabricate the arched roof. There is also evidence of a narrow ledge just above their level where I think a horizontal (lateral) timber for the arch tools would have been placed and slid along.
Excellent explore Martin! The way you linked the cursor on the maps was brilliant, that, and the old stone tunnels themselves brought history to life! Thank You!
Thanks very much Mark
That corrugated section was really trippy!
Would love to see where those hatches came out on the map. Would give a good perspective of the distances and layout of the water course.
Martin, you can't leave us in the lurch like that you have got to go back and get to the end, so interesting. God bless
How could you resist trying to follow that water course from above? With the old map and the number of risers looking for 'topside' clues would be another adventure!
Yet more amazing history ......😯
I'm having trouble playing catch up on all this.....👍👍👍
What a challange! Very absorbing to watch. Guess I'm hooked now.
Never tire of this content and it's always done so well. For some reason CZcams didn't notify me about this video...I really don't like it when that happens. :(
Martin gingerly climbs into a sump of unknown depth, and all of a sudden everyone notices a funny smell.
PARP! - Martin Fartin'
And at 19:50, a sign on the wall saying "1/2 mtr Deep".
@@hughn yeah noticed that as I wadded through the shit
Really enjoyable, informative with the usual hint of humour and trepidation. Thanks...
My great grandfather worked in the rolling mill at Park Bridge. My mother would take his lunch, from Glodwick, when she only attended school in the mornings (half day). She was a cotton weaver in various mills in Oldham and wove parachute silk during WWII. I remember Park Bridge as a Sunday afternoon stroll when I was a kid - bloody long time ago. Thanks for the video Martin - very interesting.
Martin, you deserve an honorary degree for the stuff you. Very interesting and original.
This was known as devils hole in the mid 50s and you couldn't access it because of a weir but Sallys hole was easily accessed and we used to go through it quite often. The source of the brook emerged from under the council tip and was a sewer.
I lived on Fitton hill estate and this was our playground.
I lived on Abbeyhills Road and we used to play down there too. I remember the sewer outlet from under the tip.
Great stuff Martin every time you deliver interesting history in full context best wishes and take care
Brilliant video as always Martin. Missed you last couple weeks
Smashed it Martin great informative video with 3 urban explorers
Thanks
Dorset Andy keep the faith🐝
Great video Martin, possibly my fave so far this year 👍👍
Excellent video Martin, very informative and theorizing too, which is what i like , you do a great job Martin, thanks 👍🙂
Great video! Excellent work
Great video! Thanks Martin.
Thank you Ruth
Well Martin that was one daggy tunnel. Loved the brick and stone parts. Thanks for the history I really love it. Thanks so much for taking me along. Please stay safe and take care
Wonderful footage of a very intriguing tunnel ! That looks to get some really heavy "flash flow" due to how clean the beds are. You are pretty deep for the lack of roots. Extremely well constructed, what a treasure ! I did miss seeing James, but all the gents solid and knowledgeable. Many thanks for taking us along :)
Supreme that you are back with a brickwork underground video Martin-great map work yet again-🧱
your side by side (map/aerial photo) view (with synchronised cursors) was brilliant - many thanks
Another great video Martin
Absolutely amazing as always, and the still shots are fantastic. Glad to see you had your hard hat on again ... you've been giving me the heebee-jeebees on some of your more recent vids! :o) Brilliant as always and I'll look forward to seeing any research your turn up as to what it was.
Great explore you make sunday evening great
One of the things that make your video's so interesting Martin, is the fact that you always share the history of the places you go with us. Obviously the research takes a great deal of time and effort but it is very much appreciated by myself, and other people who follow you I am certain. Just wanted to say that you have taken some amazing photo's on your trek through the culvert, well done Martin !
Thanks very much Peter, yeah they are great places for photos
great photos, thank you for including them
Very interesting to see this Martin. Amazing amount of labour and industrial history.
I really do love watching your movies, I love the history and the beautiful scenery.
nice filming, quite a trippy film set, and we love your attention to detail.
Amazing job again, Martin! 👍👏
Splendid. 👍
Woah.. that last bit.. a-MAZING !
Cheers Charlotte
Fantastic again, boy you just get better and better Martin A* For you.
Great video Martin, especially the bit about sheep washers Brook and the account from a guy who helped build it.
Enjoyed watching. Your still photography is stunning
Thank you
Wow you are some brave explorer. Your name will go down in history that’s for sure. Fabulous filming, footage, atmospheric music. Loved it. So good. Thank you for sharing that explore with us.
Thank you very much Shirley
Thank you Martin and friends. It's all very interesting.
Thank you Katherine
Another great video showing some unexplored and off the beaten track history
Thanks Johnathan
Brilliant Martin. Balls of steel mate! God bless 🙏
Brilliant work Martin, loved the music too.
Nice pictures at the end of the video. Thanks for letting me watch
Another great video, nice one Martin.
Looks very exciting explore!!! 🙂🚂🚂🚂
Great Martin, I enjoyed that, brilliant photos xx
21:18 Someone kindly wrote 1/2 mtr deep on the wall! Great video Martin.
Thank You So Much Martin
And Your Brilliant Team.
The Hole Lot Was A Absolutely
Fantastic Video.
Please Stay Safe.
From Blue.
love going down these places even if im not not videoing
Martin you and your mates know where to find them great vlog really enjoyed it keep it up.
Hi Martin
Fantastic video and you really do your homework it’s so great to watch, love your videos really informative 👍 stay save and well
Thanks very much Chris
Great vlog mate, well worth the wait, cheers
Awsome video martin. great stuff. thanks.
Think you Martin for nice video see you next week
Thank you Steffen
great video guys enjoyed this explore !
Top video Martin
So pleased you've come back to Park Bridge Martin (with hopefully another visit to follow - get yourself to that pumping house, it's fascinated me since I was a kid). This is excellent (as ever) mate, and the side-by-side tracing of the brook is excellent. Great research. Hopefully I might bump into you when you come back :)
I think I was subscriber number 300 and something. Just noticed how much your subscriber count has grown, and deservedly so!
Thank you Scott. Thanks for sticking around
Thanks once again Martin really enjoyed it ✌️❤️
Much appreciated 👍🏼
Another excellent video Martin thanks, must take some guts to go In those culverts and tunnels, a braver man than I am, please keep your vlogs coming and stay safe Martin, looking forward to your next vlog
I must admit Graeme that first part of the culvert was a complete arse to walk but it got better. Thank you
Thanks Martin that was fantastic. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Loved it, Martin. I’m a big sky man. I’ve been down the Blue Johns and that was enough for me! Glad you’re doing it so I don’t have to.
Thanks Nik. Ive never actually been down Blue John
Hi Martin, a great video even if a little scary. I really love the old historical sites with a story. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 💖
Thanks very much Sue
Outstanding adventure and video. Glad you took professionals with you for your safety
Thank you Marie
A return with some coloured light I think. Great video as ever.
Very interesting Martin. It's amazing what is beneath our feet.
Yes! Number 100 like and number 20 comment so happy. Great video! Love going back to the Medlock! 😁👍👊😎
Great exploring Martin
Sunday evening.
Martin.
Medlockery.
Yes!
"Now I want you to look at...." says Martin, prior to filling in the history in the manner of an excellent teacher.
My favourite academic study at school was social, economic and industrial history because our teacher brought it to life. We felt we were at the mill, living on a pittance, or marching from Jarrow. I love it still. Martin's presentation reels you in in the say way Mrs James did.
Thanks from a big fan.
Thank you Simon much appreciated
Brilliant Martin as usual 👌👍
Martin, I was rivited to the last two videos. I used to live close to Park bridge. I have learned so much. Dont forget to do the rest of the river medlock you may be able to explain more at the bottom of Glodwick Lows and the ford.
The last tunnel you went into is fantastic. Went into it on sat.
You waffle the best Martin. I've been eating my hand battered cod with malt vinegar ever since your dinner after a video a couple months ago.
Delicious stuff brother man 😋👍
Very good that, very interesting work. We have a few in skipton, we used to play in as a kid.