Abandoned mine

gandhi · 05 Oct 2015, 5:58 pm

hello so recently i went to Clarendon. to explore the old led,sliver and copper mine that closed down 90 years ago. i couldnt take a picture of the inside because i didnt have a good torch any way it goes for a couple of km till you hit the end or so you say. the end is actually a wall blocking to go in even deeper. its hard to get past but im gonna keep trying they say some where on the hill around it is a secrete man hole hidden away where you can access. along the way inside the tunnel is old rusted metals some pots and pans. and at the way the classic satanic symbol a really cool cave. besides the asbestos on the walls.

http://imgur.com/hWRfg7A

Unclehaggz · 05 Oct 2015, 10:17 pm

gandhi wrote:hello so recently i went to Clarendon. to explore the old led,sliver and copper mine that closed down 90 years ago. i couldnt take a picture of the inside because i didnt have a good torch any way it goes for a couple of km till you hit the end or so you say. the end is actually a wall blocking to go in even deeper. its hard to get past but im gonna keep trying they say some where on the hill around it is a secrete man hole hidden away where you can access. along the way inside the tunnel is old rusted metals some pots and pans. and at the way the classic satanic symbol a really cool cave. besides the asbestos on the walls.

http://imgur.com/hWRfg7A

I would recommend a decent torch (2off), a gas detector and a face mask, going from what you described above! Please take care if venture there again!

UH

gandhi · 05 Oct 2015, 10:35 pm

do you recommend any good face mask

Unclehaggz · 06 Oct 2015, 6:35 am

gandhi wrote:do you recommend any good face mask

Any particulate style if Asbestos around, others may have a known brand to recommend.

UH

dodger · 06 Oct 2015, 8:09 am

You probably want at least a P2 (or above) respirator. Ones that are certified (ANSI/ISEA) cost a bit more but perhaps worth it for peace of mind if you're going into an asbestos mine.

Would also recommend showering as soon afterwards as you can and perhaps wear clothes you don't mind discarding.

tommo · 06 Oct 2015, 12:50 pm

Hey i have loads of climbing equipment if needed and also some rock breaking and access tools

i have been to a few mines in clarendon and are interested in this one as i dont know of any a couple of kms long?? There is also a lot of asbestos in places so be cautious, id luv to know more about this mine!! Inbox if you want a hand with it

tommo · 06 Oct 2015, 3:37 pm

I re read the post sorry i know the one youre talking about, its about 450m long and i wrote the danger asbestos sign on the "door"

gandhi · 06 Oct 2015, 4:37 pm

tommo wrote:I re read the post sorry i know the one youre talking about, its about 450m long and i wrote the danger asbestos sign on the "door"

the cave is actually much longer at the end of a cave is a wall it was blocked off it goes for a while i never seen it but apparently its one of the biggest mines in adelaide

gandhi · 06 Oct 2015, 4:40 pm

more caves you said in Clarendon

tommo · 11 Oct 2015, 2:25 pm

Ok we went back to clarendon yesterday. The mine is around 450m long a constant level with a few deviations but pretty strait, the end is rock! There is no wall or any other meand of access. The walls covered/contain in a mix of blue asbestos, white asbestos, lead oxide. Wear atleast a pair of overalls (disposable) and a p2 respirator. It was a lead mine so no licking of fingers lol

dont believe all old stories

gandhi · 20 Oct 2015, 1:32 pm

tommo wrote:Ok we went back to clarendon yesterday. The mine is around 450m long a constant level with a few deviations but pretty strait, the end is rock! There is no wall or any other meand of access. The walls covered/contain in a mix of blue asbestos, white asbestos, lead oxide. Wear atleast a pair of overalls (disposable) and a p2 respirator. It was a lead mine so no licking of fingers lol
dont believe all old stories

is there any more caves in Clarendon

s38b36 · 08 Oct 2016, 12:58 pm

I have been to Clarendon a few times and have been unable to find these? Any hints as to where I can look to find these in my own further exploration

Jaffs · 13 Oct 2016, 11:50 am

along the weir, there's a track that goes behind the school. follow that and keep looking.