Norfolk Uncovered: Norwich Chalk Mines: Harford Hills

[@BeatboxNorwich]

We went down there a few years ago and the council (I assume) had given it a proper going over with massive logs, mud, sticks, anything you can imagine that would stop us getting in there. Glad I saw them before they got filled. Cheers Chris and father!

[@miked3038]

Superb video and exlpore, really cool to see all those names signed there from so long ago! Think I saw 1932 and several from the 50s.

[@mavos1211]

Fantastic video.

[@rkwh2018]

you can easily access the chalk mines in eaton through a small gap in the mud. If you head to Danby Park, Eaton and go to the children's play area. Simply head into the woods walking directly away from the play area. After going into the woods, it is on your right... about 2 pathways down. HAPPY EXPLORING!

[@ChrisRichmond]

I re-visited the Harford Hills mines very recently and I would like to ask WHO has sprayed "Norfolk Uncovered" across one of the fallen trees en-route from the mine? Nice to see some support from fans, but I would like to make it clear that I had nothing to do with it! It did make me chuckle...

[@mambokali239]

Went in a few weeks ago- still open but extremely easy to get lost in (as I did) so it's advisable to check the marks on the walls, have lots of torches and have lots of people.

[@Ravery95]

Me and my mate who live in Norwich decided to take a look through at about 1 am by ourselves and some torches, and we used your result map as guidence, but we found that some long routes weren't actually recorded on your map. So we are going to explore those routes and extend the map a bit more, also we found lots of artifacts like pots, cans, gloves ect, pretty cool :)

[@Harrold819]

Very interesting information and nice editing too ;)

[@ChrisRichmond]

That wouldn't suprise me if there are tunnels missing on the map- there are so many tunnels down there! Hopefully you found that what IS on my map is accurate, and would be interesting to see what you come up with... So far, Harford Hills is the most extensive network we've visited. Thanks for letting me know :-)

[@spanner1995]

Will you guys be making anymore of these Norfolk uncovered videos? Iv just come across them and I find them extremely interesting! :)

[@adeytup1]

I went in a couple of weeks ago, it was a nightmare to find in the dark but we did and it is awesome loved it....

[@rorybowskill]

Another good vid from you guys, have you checked out the Auxiliery unit bases in Norfolk?

[@PugBoiGti]

To anyone thinking of going, take a JCB the entranced was covered by a few ton of soil and other crap about 8 months ago

[@ItsSpecialHands]

Theyve added a shitload of logs too now

[@NoToPCBS]

Does anyone know of any other entrances to these or other caved, around norwich. Thanks

[@TheSpacemonkey316]

you can still get into this mine. me and my friends were in there about 2 days ago. we walked around in there for a good hour ot two, we ended up going round in a big loop and on the way out came face to face with other people wich was a bit unexpected. make sure you have spare batteries or more than 1 torch. if you were to loose your light you would not get out

[@CurtisD01]

I live near Harford Hills and I have seen the mine... didn't go in but I saw it :)

[@CurtisD01]

+Digby I can literally look out my window and look at it, a.k.a the woods

[@ChrisRichmond]

Thanks for the info- the chalk is soft and prone to crumbling- piles of chalk could be seen in various places while we were in there filming. It's a shame if someone has gone in and spoilt the direction arrows for everybody else- please refer to our map for directions. However, anyone who does go in there should use common sense and does so at their own risk- remember, the chalk mines are technically not open to the public and the entrance was probably filled for a reason.

[@ShadowGal]

Would love to check these out for myself, how are these to be found :)

[@pambradfield474]

Very interesting.xx

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I will have to get down there and see it - although I note that the Council have blocked the entrance. I would not have gone in very far, having had some experience and knowing what the dangers are - particularly of sudden drops as you mention in this film.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

BoundAkitsu You have persuaded me not to do it by myself!

[@VanlifewithAlan]

***** I would not go too far inside - if at all.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

***** I am aware of that - I have already put up a film about going down such places - although in this case it was the former German fortifications in what is today Poland.

[@VanlifewithAlan]

***** I am in Rome now although we did not make it to the catacombs. I said we could go if it rained!

[@lukaszolejarczyk2021]

***** Wolf's Liar. Hitler's secret bunker near Ketrzyn, Poland. It's MAAAAAASIVE. Dozens of people get killed over there. Proper dengerous place to explrore. mines, booby traps, old unsecured explosives stuff like that. but there might be something else... :)

[@ShadowGal]

Thought this may be the case. So many filled in now :( ...thanks for answering so quickly :)

[@dis36]

Very impressed with the map! , i assume you know rosary road is open at min!

[@ChrisRichmond]

@dis36 Is it really? I know it was earlier this year, but I thought it was closed now since the developers moved in...

[@OnceUponaTimeline]

Any of these still open or accessible? I am scheduled for a trip to Norfolk in a few months, would be interested in exploring.

[@bonesy7190]

Once Upon a Timeline apparently they’ve been filled in. You’ve still got sovereign house though. The security there won’t let you get away if they catch you, but I’d be up for it.

[@getrektm9954]

I went in here earlier, I love it:)

[@abudav]

Is the entrance a Harford Hills still accessible? Or is it filled in so much that you will not be able to get in? Another question, as i am not a local, is it possible to post the coordinates of the entrance so i could give it a go next time im in Norfolk. Thx for any help.

[@getrektm9954]

It's still accessible I went a couple of weeks ago😊

[@everush5627]

I can't find the entrance. Help me out Danielle!!!

[@ChrisRichmond]

Our 'commentator' has lived in Norfolk ever since being posted here in the RAF in about 1949. That's certainly longer than I'VE lived in Norfolk... :-)

[@nippyfb99]

awsome!!

[@wolfprincess027]

I watched Katersoneseven and SMPFilms go through part of this mine. It looks cool.

[@ChrisRichmond]

Unfortunately, Norwich City Council have now filled in the entrance to the Harford Hills chalk mines.

[@gavinwhitting9740]

Hi Chris, how can I get in touch with you please? Do you have an email? Tried google but no luck, thanks

[@ChrisRichmond]

Can you not send me a direct message via KZbin? :-)

[@carmadme]

sweet down there but dont think saw all of it as diddnt use a map at liest dont think we did

[@hilaryjarrett1017]

a bit scary with the music and i went down there a few years ago with my grandma such a shame that it is blocked up good vidio though from tilly age 10

[@danielcook7285]

Its now been blocked up by plates of steel which sucks does anyone no of anyother good places where mines derelict buildings are?

[@erburnmining6399]

i have add 20 more routs today and am 12

[@steviedunthorne1109]

Do amy one no where ketts cave is

[@carmadme]

+Stevie Dunthorne sealed mate

[@123bryo]

Next time, could we please have a Norfolk commentator.......

[@drspastic]

take a big bag of glowsticks

[@sammysimblogger9169]

My email is on my page not sure how to private message on here many thanks 😍😜

[@davidsinclair1971]

I know where the entrance is. PM me for details and stay safe!

[@duckingurmom]

Dont know how to pm you, can you email at [e-mail]?

[@PugBoiGti]

It was buried atleast 8 months ago

[@OnceUponaTimeline]

Would love some details, but don't see any way to PEM you!

[@davidsinclair1971]

Yeah the entrance is buried now, I know where it is within the wood if you want to try and dig it up.

[@OnceUponaTimeline]

Hmm, sounds tempting, so the amount of dirt is something that can be dug? When they do that kind of thing in the USA, they will typically put like 40 dump trucks worth of dirt on so that we can't easily do exactly what you just said. ;-P