Mega Rare FIND abandoned lost MEDIEVAL mines (PT. 2) + BOOK GIVEAWAY!

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Thank you for leaving the artifacts in the mine for future generations to discover and learn from. Hopefully those future generations will leave them behind as well.

[@ParkerPennies]

Tomb Raider on steroids. Couldn't get enough.

[@dougabbott8261]

The respect for the artifacts you find is evident ,many places it is a free for all and items not removed are damaged for all that come after. Well done .

[@Gary-fc5tk]

The spelunking is the most energetic sport I love, being in the earth deep in caverns is a experience everyone should try, I myself have done it in my younger days, Good job guys,,,,, garygary

[@pezbott]

wow these ancient mines are super cool!!! thanks for taking us on your trip

[@kevinbrennan2004]

The fact that you treat every artifact with such respect, is truly inspiring. I cannot feel, that these lost mines, should be preserved, for future generations. By far, the best mining channel on KZbin.

[@davidseale716]

Always enjoy your videos and look forward to them.

[@klasina55]

Very interesting all these things you find that people left so many years ago.

[@nathanek6598]

like your videos. Great narration on history of the mine and desrciptions of artifacts.

[@bebeandjohnnotsonomadiclif5287]

You guys good a Grand job...Thank You!

[@SquadronLeadr]

KZbin suggested you guys after I've been watching a lot of US explorers. Very refreshing to see people on home turf. Amazing to see what we have and yoir history/geology knowledge is great. 👍

[@SacKingsFan.]

Fascinating place to see!

[@richardalangriffith]

Fantastic episode again guys, it's great to see a channel about our Welsh history by local people with an interest in our past. Carry on the good work guy's and many thanks. Da iawn hogia.

[@adrianwilliams6554]

Great video never disappointed every mine is different thank you

[@FullMetalNobody]

WOWZER, Layer Striation, Quarts crystal growth on that ceiling. That area is truly back in time. So jealous. Good looking gobbing woulda liked a good viewing. There are so many visual geological aspects in there. I keep trying to pause for better look. Geology Brother !

[@Herbybandit]

I'm glad you guys go in, I'm not fit enough but I wish I lived in Wales I'd be forever hunting the spoil heaps for quartz and interesting rock.

[@paulvillafranca1876]

You guys have amazing knowledge about rhe area mines

[@Devar]

Seeing that sea-bed in the mine is amazing

[@minutemark]

Fascinating!

[@ralphpatrick3071]

Very cool relics!

[@gillianmiller8301]

You should leave a time capsule in each of the caves you explore, so in 200yrs when other explorers come, they can find your capsules. In them put a small story of what you know about the cave, stories of each of you and possibly something you think the finder would find interesting.....like a current coin.

[@txbuff18]

My parents met working at the coal mines in West Virginia, USA both of their dads worked at the mines and so did their fathers so I've had a great interest in mining my whole life too bad America is trying to end all mining now. Anyways your channel is fascinating I can't believe people used to hand pick mines that deep by merely candle light I can't fathom how dark it was for the original mines

[@stevelewis2378]

All my life, I have been attracted to tunnels, caves and water. No idea why, but I am fascinated by them. I always look forward to your videos. They are entertaining and so very informative. Keep up the good work, please!

[@leehilton9932]

Love seeing the difference between mines here in the states and those across the pond. Nice hanging wall, and rail gauge too. Wood like that usually doesn't last long in a wet mine. Stay safe out there.

[@brucemacdonald9351]

These videos are awesome I find it hard to believe that years ago in the 17 and 1500 people are mining like that amazing

[@kazex4461]

*Lost Mines* Cool !! keep doing

[@neeko460]

Great job guys! Keep up the good work. Regards from Vermont.

[@aberdrone7982]

Love the videos guys. Fingers crossed I win!!!!

[@susanpye9821]

Great video thanks for taking us with you

[@MPGunther1]

Very good of you not to disturb the artifacts

[@benboxall]

youtube suggestion coming up trumps again, excellent videos!

[@LostMines]

Awsome 👍

[@paulkench4812]

That was amazing ,spare tracks talo candles , incredible ,thanks guys 👍

[@LostMines]

Glad you like them!

[@DarylRosenberg01]

Congrats guys, keep it up

[@rdamp2374]

I like your videos. They are very informative of the history and knowledge of how the miners did there work in hard rock mining from the roman times to the 1900 hundreds . My family are coal miners. You show hard the miners work to get out the ore.

[@smokeymagpot5569]

Really like the way you guys did this vid very good!! 2 👍👍 up!! Excellent knowledge on the time period and finds!! Keep up the great work guys ill be watching more!! ✌

[@TheSilmarillian]

Hello from Lightning Ridge Australia opal miner here great channel keep up the great work

[@davidlawford8998]

Fascinating "PINK STUFF" You can get that in B&M's in Cardigan lol!!!

[@llay101]

That Track Guage was quite special, not seen one of them before

[@LostMines]

We haven't seen one either in all the m8nes we have been in

[@ryanhenak]

Always have been fascinated with archeology and geology, and being in America, genealogy. Thanks for scratching my itch!

[@TheDisabledGamersChannel]

@ 4:23 for those who wonder about the neatly stacked waste rock, it's called Gobbing, i live in Las Vegas NV and there are literally over a hundred thousand mines across the state and numerous more that are undocumented or known about and when i was younger and used to explore mines when i was able to i used to see Gobbing being done in Mines over a hundred years old and usually 2 out of every 6 Mines i would see it, some of them are stacked and done so neatly it's quite impressive.

[@azwrenchmaster5334]

A mine hidden in a waterfall looks like something out of the movies. Freakin awesome! (I'm assuming this is the same one). Talking about stepping back in time!

[@johnfloydman7735]

Great video, congratulations on the 5k 👍🙏

[@hermanwillekes6273]

In the hundreds of mines I've virtually seen, this is the first time I've seen a track gauge. Thank you for honoring the old timers and leaving it where it is. BTW love your chanel.

[@karenfromva]

New to your channel. I love it! Thank you for doing it.

[@Doggystyle944]

yes yes nice indeed very nice

[@hardy5288]

Interesting stuff lads.

[@Gwennwys]

Good to hear Ioan telling us a bit about the geology of the mine.

[@MsDig65]

Fantastic

[@MGnosnowflakesallowed]

Beautiful discovery! Love the mine those are awesome quartz crystals on the back of the mine. Very sketchy coffin mines you get your selves into!

[@ocnightflyer1359]

awesome!

[@thebombdigitydog]

I love your videos! Keep my mind of the crazy in my area in America... plus the history, omg the old old old old history... its amazing... (my country is so darn young)

[@bear99smith]

Another informative video as always. I look forward to the next.

[@hitmanh1101]

This island of ours is literally full of holes. I love your explores, and how much knowledge you have about, not just the mines, but the geology too. That level definitely looked a bit sketchy at times, I'm not a big fan of false floors, but the stoping above and the stemples were a real wonder. Keep up the exploring guys great stuff. M

[@xDRAGONSHAGGERx]

I take it you dug a few of them Mr Hitman? 😂

[@ntek2709]

I love how your explorations of mines include the history of it, makes it so much more interesting that just people wandering through without imparting any info. I watch a lot of US and AU mine vids, yours are excellent, keep them coming!

[@jossmaxwell00]

I really like how you guys don't take the artefacts, but document then on camera. Great video again guys

[@grimsmith1]

The track gauge and the slate definitely need to go in your museum, these artifacts need to be preserved!

[@Kyosti5000]

These two are just awesome easy going fun chaps! Thank you for the video!

[@barryclarke3010]

Cranch, is a term right out of simon Hughes book of mining terms, and is peculiar to cardigan shire and or mid wales ore field.

[@paulwells9731]

Fascinating, as always. It is the small details that bring these places to life.

[@paintedpony6394]

I hope some of those relics were saved rather then letting them rott. I’m sure a museum would love to have them.

[@thine_metal2014]

Looks like an amazing time walking into the past!!

[@Samphire2]

Really interesting, i like seeing all the artifacts you find and the difference between the older and newer parts of the mines. My family on my fathers side were all miners around the Merthyr Tydfil area and i always wondered what life must have been like for them. Your explore vids give me a bit of insight in what it must have been like for them down there.

[@MsDig65]

It was horrible. My Great uncle King Samuel Humphries helped in the rescue after the Senghenydd disaster. He worked there man and boy as did his father and brothers and he lost brothers that day.

[@hudsonrobert49]

Has soon as you picked the wood up at 9:12 I new what it was because I was a track man for British railways, measure width of the track.

[@militaryrig]

Keep up the videos, I live locally been down a couple of mines. Good to see some others.

[@LostMines]

Thanks

[@mirkatu3249]

Well done gents on 5K subscribers! Thanks for taking us on such incredible adventures. from Washington State.

[@pharmmech]

Really interesting finds. So cool. Thank you guys for taking us along

[@cynthiatyler1606]

I love all the information I get from you about these mines. The History is fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

[@Unidentifying]

what a knowledge he has!!

[@mickellis8747]

I love how I'm able to go along with you guys and explore mines that I would never ever attempt to do myself. Great history.

[@LostMines]

Check description contact details in there, 👍

[@CRYDERSB]

Very well Narrated, sound of suspense and excitement very entertaining! - Steve Cryder

[@andrewsneddon3873]

Thank You for sharing your knowledge and passion!

[@johnschroeder6351]

Very interesting seeing histiric mines. I have always had an interest in mining. My grandfather on my mums side was a Yorkshire coal miner before coming to Australia to the Newcastle area to work in Australian coal mines. He left England in the mid 1920's. He was last in Toll Bar near Doncaster

[@UKAbandonedMineExplores]

I love loose mines, heightens your senses as you take care not to bring anything down.

[@seinthomas]

very interesting video , must be amazing down there !

[@LostMines]

It is!

[@Jennralize]

Those crystals were awesome! Sick at the mo, so binging explores. Thanks for another mini adventure 😊

[@kimbra1132]

Love the mining terminology in wales. Same stuff in mines here in the US, just with different names. Like we call the stacked waste rock in a mine gobbing and you lads call it deads. Neat explore, thanks.

[@danvigue2238]

I think the mines you explore are on a different level they are so old I would be scared to talk.... But they are awesome keep uncovering history, wish I could come and experience the history first hand.... .

[@mfree80286]

Now this is going to sound outlandish, but since you can't remove artifacts, have you considered looking at handheld 3D scanners? There's equipment involved, not much to carry but it would be a bit delicate, a handheld scanning unit and a laptop or decent tablet like a Surface. The industrial grade scanners are a small fortune (~$5000+ USD) but I'm seeing some consumer grade stuff arise that only cost a few hundred. What you'd get is a scan model file of whatever you like, that someone can put to a 3D printer later and make a scale model. That rare track gauge could be captured for posterity in polymer...

[@chrisexplores619]

Love the channel

[@hudsonrobert49]

Thank you I've been waiting for part two, stay safe Chaps.

[@paulharries696]

Another excellent video, some amazing artefacts and as usual Ioan is a 'mine' of information!

[@josephfreeman2873]

Amazing mines love the history of them been watching mine exploring for several years now you tube recently recommended lost mines love your videos

[@andymacdonald30]

Inches from death !! and the comment was ''I love those rails'' LOL

[@carloslongueira5292]

I’d love to tag along one day. Exploring caves/mines must be heaven. I’ve only ever gone on guided mines like the Roman mine in Pumsaint near us. Still great fun I go every year.

[@LostMines]

We go extreme explorating its more fun , lots of people want to come along we do take a few sometimes, also ioan does guided tours

[@patrickcampbell4504]

Brilliant!

[@neilc6388]

Another fascinating explore guys 👍🏻 keep 'em coming!

[@jethrodigger]

You guys are very knowledgeable regarding the Artifacts you find. The track gauge was interesting. Im surprised that so much stuff was left behind. Given the scrap metal trade during ww1 & 2. Could you give a better close up of the minerals and ore bodies you come across? I love the welsh accent of yours, very soothing.

[@lewisgve9148]

Awesome video! Always educational and never a dull moment. Keep up the good work guys! 👍🏽

[@alexwilliams451]

Fun stuff! A little scary too, but great to see!

[@coreynunn3385]

Somehow your video came up on my video options. If I wasn't able to win your book (which would be fantastic) I'd love to have a piece of the quarts. I live in the US. In New Hampshire and your vidoes are absolutely amazing. I normally might just subscribe to something but yours im turning on the notification. I have to say being someone who enjoys doing what you do and find it fascinating being able to do a tour with you is on my bucket list. The track gauge find was incredible. Again Thank you for sharing what you!! I hope that inlay win but if not congrats to the winner. Regards, Corey Nunn

[@LostMines]

Sure we can sort out some quartz look in the description there are contact details either email or Instagram.

[@coreynunn3385]

@@LostMines you guys are awesome. Honestly I'm new to KZbin. And I don't know why your video came up but after watching a few they are incredible. I will try to figure out how to navigate how to get to your email. I'm 48 so go Ahead and laugh it's OK.. [e-mail] Is my email. I'm told not to do this but I figure if someone want to get to me they're going to figure it out. Thank you again for the video's. I look forward to seeing more. Corey.

[@BulletsandButtons]

Absolutely brilliant adventures guys! Amazing history. You are living the mining history dream! Keep up the good work!!

[@paulcarpenter2800]

Brilliant documenting as always. I love that beautiful flat vertical wall. The age of the workings ads that little extra. Thanks as always for sharing. Best regards, Paul in Lower Boddington

[@richarddobson4725]

I like a bit of cave exploration but some of the mines you go in I wouldn't even think about. Nowadays I'm more of a surface spoil heap searcher for treasures. Thank you for sharing the videos they are fascinating. So much history lost and forgotten, especially the pony and miner footprints, puts a realism on it all. Where is the book available for purchase ?.

[@derekp2674]

Thanks indeed, some really great finds there. I've just invested in a copy of OS Explorer map sheet 213 so I have a more detailed map to complement those in Ioan's book. Having the OS map really brings out how remote a lot of the mine locations are, even today.

[@peter15871]

good to see the old rail gauge, it looked to be in good condition considering its age. great video ...

[@54RKY]

I reckon that length of burnt 'wick' is a burn time test for a new reel of fuse

[@jeffgray4602]

Your explorations have opened my eyes to much history and I love it. Please keep up the good work!

[@glennbrown1961]

Amazing history considering where I live was only colonized a couple of hundred years ago (Tasmania, Australia) the timeline here is astounding. Our old mines are 150 years old. Not even run in compared to roman times. Keep it up guys and stay safe.

[@TheSilmarillian]

Was down their just before the scam demic will be back to tour the old mines next summer hello from Lightning Ridge

[@billseymour-jones3224]

@ 3.52 I had a little gigle when you said 'clay for candles' - my first thought was you'd never get any purchase using a fork with clay handles.... (with apologies to The Two Ronnies)