Searching for Robin Hood's Grave | Lost In The Woods!

[@chrisbow1776]

The tower you found was built by the Armitage family, who owned the Hall long ago. It was built to recreate a Roman fort building because the land shows evidence of Roman earth workings. The stonework and railings around the grave are Victorian. They were put up to protect the gravestone because Navvies, who were building the local railway line in the eighteen hundreds, were known to steal bits of the gravestone because they thought it was lucky. Been to the grave three times in the 80s and early 90s as a kid. The last time I went me and my mates were camping out locally, around 2am we decided to go into the woods with one of the orange flashing roadwork lights that we nicked from women roadworks, lol. We never made it to the grave that night because one of my mates freaked out at a noise and decided to run away, so we followed, lol.

[@AdventureMe]

Love it. Thanks

[@paulhemingway9149]

We spent loads of time there In the mid 60s as kid’s and that’s exactly what it is. From our cottage you could actually see the wood and the roof off the tower roof (it was intact then) I was a Commi Chef at the Three Nunns restaurant when I left school in 1968 , so one can imagine that it was a very special place to me and my close friends. However we never saw any Deer about. Maybe they have been reintroduced. I would love to go back for another look.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

MCMV = 1905, so Edwardian but not so far off to assume Victorian

[@barbaragreen4804]

Robin Hoods Grave Activist ROBIN HOOD'S GRAVE-- UNIQUE HISTORIC SITES AT KIRKLEES STILL HIDDEN FROM PUBLIC BY NEW MANAGERS Part 1 Introduction Part 2 History of site Part 3 Ghosts and vampire tales Part 4 Timeline 1984-2013 PART ONE. DEEP in the heart of an ancient woodland in West Yorkshire,hidden beneath a formidable barrier of fierce thorns and dense undergrowth, there is a hidden grave. Here rest the mortal remains of Robin Hood, the Prince of Robbers, England’s outlaw hero,bloodily slain by the Prioress of Kirklees Nunnery six hundred years ago and cast into an unhallowed grave. Today Robin lies forgotten and unmourned in his lonely and desolate sepulchre, for few people know of the grave’s existence or its whereabouts. Why is this so ? Should not such a monument be an international place of pilgrimage and Yorkshire, not Nottingham, be the centre of the famous folk hero’s legend ? A mystery indeed which this short article attempts to unravel a little. With the death of Lady Armytage in 2011 there were hopes that more interest from Calderdale Council and long overdue improved public access would be forthcoming , but such is sadly not to be as it appears that some kind of posthumous guardianship in the form of a Trust has been set up involving the people who live in the luxury flats at Kirklees Hall . Lady Armytage , who inherited the hall, and has one daughter and a step -son from Sir John’s first marriage, sold it after Sir John's death in 1984, but Robin’s grave and the medieval priory gatehouse where he died was outside the hall’s boundaries, remaining on Lady Armytage’s side of the estate. So, what are we to make of all this? Is it simply the whims and fancies of the aristocracy who wish to continue their privileged feudal existence of blood sports and house parties undisturbed by the common hoards or is it something more sinister, involving the occult and certain people seeking to control the network of ley lines around Robin Hood's Grave, for their own nefarious purposes. There have been many reports of “ strange goings on ” at the gravesite and even the reputed sighting of a vampire! Perhaps, also, the funny handshake brigade may be lurking in the sidelines , determined to keep this magical place to themselves. The story of Robin Hood is well known but that of his death and the site where it took place, and of the evil prioress, her lover and the naughty nuns of Kirklees, less so. Yet this bloody saga still has a strange echo with the mysterious goings on today. The final extinction of the Armytage dynasty may have finally come to pass, yet the centuries old secret of Robin Hood's Grave remains jealously guarded by its newly-fledged keepers who continue to strictly maintain their late mistress's orders. While the evil influence of the prioress still casts her dark shadow over this mysterious and haunted spot. www.robinhoodyorkshire.co.uk ROBINHOODYORKSHIRE.CO.UK www.robinhoodyorkshire.co.uk www.robinhoodyorkshire.co.uk

[@heathertxuk]

This is really interesting! I've always enjoyed Robin Hood stories and British history. Those Yorkshire woods are lovely. 🙂❤️🇬🇧🌲

[@suebentley1413]

Used to live on Huddersfield Road - the business called John Cotton - their offices were houses and we lived in the end one. My brother and I used to regularly play across in the fields with a friend who lived in a farm close by the old pub which was called "The Three Nuns" - (now Miller & Carter). Robin Hood's grave was always our destination and I've spent many happy hours as a child playing and walking around there. Happy days (I'm now aged 75!)

[@davidmorris1825]

if it comforts anyone the gate house building shown towards the end is fully and sympathetically restored - the window he supposedly shot out of is on a face that is not shown but rest assured the relevant opening has an opening window in it! I know because we worked on it - it was a privilege to be involved!

[@ianblack9530]

Nice one Darren, I grew up in Clifton in the 70s and occasionally (very occasionally) Lady Armitage would have 'garden parties' from which us local kids used to explore the woods looking for the grave, It's a strange old place and that tower spooked me. Last time I 'explored' a good thirty-odd years ago I got clobbered by Lady Armitage herself, a regular old fashioned blue-blooded battle-axe if ever there was (bless her!). Thanks for posting!

[@AdventureMe]

Maybe she haunts the place. Had a sense of someone watching us when I was there.

[@waynehindle8885]

Darren your videos have been a blessing in these times of lockdown, educational and very well put together. Thank you and please keep them coming.

[@AdventureMe]

You are very welcome, plenty more to come.

[@joylunn3445]

Absolutely, living in Wales now but this is my neck of the woods and I particularly love the railways round Bradford. More please.

[@allotmentuk1303]

This brought back a few memories, the tale I heard would probably give the reason why the actual grave cant be found. the tale is similar to yours in that Robin asked Little John to bring his bow (Robins bow not Little Johns which is alleged to be in a church near Wakefield) Also Little John bent over and Robin whispered where so ever this arrow lands I wish to be buried. With a little assistance from John the bow was drawn and the arrow let flight, and thats where they buried him............ on top of the wardrobe. LOL. Early sixties the Yorkshire Post did an article on the alleged grave. I think is was 1963 there should be some info in the archives. Good upload 👍👍👍

[@RobertJohnKerrUK]

Another Fantastic video Darren ...and i'm not just sayin that coz my old face is in it haha.... It was a great day and so good to meet up with you mate... Lovin your work of course... Top Notch...

[@quickclipsbyjmj]

2 more handsome fellas to watch. Martin's got competition 😉

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks again! Really enjoyed our trip out. Hopefully another one next year.

[@tonydalton6756]

I read an old book that says he was bled to death in the three nuns pub in Mirfield near Cooper bridge. The Sheriff of Nottingham's main abode was in Lancaster according to the book. The book actually named who it thought Maid Marion was, but can't remember who it was it was so many years ago. Robin hood was purported to be a Yorkshireman & had nothing to do with Nottingham. I know the Sheriff of Wakefield today & his territory goes much wider than just Wakefield so was probably the same with Nottingham back in the day. He's a very interesting man Living in Ossett.

[@richardgaunt7459]

I used to sneak into the Armitage estate as a child and play there, avoiding the grounds man was always a dangerous thrill! There was a Chinese tower there which fascinated me! I always found it magical and adventurous to play on the woodland there! I am not sure it it was that tower that you found, how many towers could there be... I have never understood why Robin Hoods grave has been left to ruin like it has? If they renovated the are as they have done the main house... What a great tourist destination it could make!

[@johnfisher697]

Hello Darren, always enjoy your videos' and Martins, As a Lancastrian ( Manchester born) now living close by in between Ossett and Dewsbury this and a couple of other videos on this topic are of particular interest to me. I have not done any research on this part of the Robin Hood legend but as in most Local Legends there can be a Kernel of Truth. Looking at the tower it is more than likely built about 1905 as the Stone work (not Brick ) is smooth and if it was older it would have a rougher edge, also it has the look of being built by a builder, not estate workers.( in other words its to Good) The so called grave, again is at a pretty good guess Victorian, as are the toppings and railings. I could not tell but it seemed to be double lined or mixed Brick/Stone work in place, but the inscription is not Medieval English for sure (unless in dialect, which is possible) and unlikely to be put on any grave as most people in the time period could not read or write, and if placed there by any religious group would be in Latin. The picture of the gatehouse is Tudor at a good guess and I am thinking Henry VIII and the Reformation . Again this is only after seeing this video and no research at all . NB I understand about the Vibe of certain places, they can be very Atmospheric, As a believer of "things in this world and nature that we don't understand" there tends to be a lack of Animal/Birdsong. around in those small Areas. I used to work as a History lecturer in a local Uni and loved to go out with the Archaeology team on dig's, and after a while you pick up on certain things. Anyway less of me and more of your excellent Vids.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks John, Thanks for watching.

[@zombiehxoxo]

I love that this story is still going. My dad told me the arrow landing story as a child (26 now!) and I was always so keen to see it. Every time we drove past, I wished we could explore ahaha! So I feel like you've lived out my childhood dream by being able to see it. I remember him saying that the owners of the land were quite strict about people trespassing. But I'm so glad I could see it through your video!

[@AdventureMe]

Yeah quite a good story. If a little far fetched.

[@kay110]

Well Darren, you've just about covered all my life now - I've lived in Mirfield for the last 30yrs, born and brought up next to the Pudsey loop railway lines which you've just done, and worked previously in the Dark Arches in Leeds which you've also just done. There are lot of other historical things around Mirfield, and of course, a very famous actor cam from here as well - Patrick Stewart. A great set of recent videos - thank you.

[@stevemiserable-yorkshirema8777]

As a child, around 65 years ago, my friends and I would go to grave and mess about in the woods. At the time, all the railings round the grave were intact an the tower was in much better condition. The upper floor was surrounded by a projecting wooden walkway with wooden balustrades - you could get up the stairs and walk right round the building. The top storey was half timbered and did look vaguely pagoda like, although I can believe the story about it being a copy of a Roman watchtower. Many years later my wife, a nurse got the shock of her life. She was sleeping in Kirklees Hall, looking after an old lady who lived there. She heard a noise in the night and saw a figure in a long white gown, totally bald. It was the old lady wandering about without her wig on!

[@AdventureMe]

Spooky. We didn't see anything whilst there but it was eerie

[@stuartparkes6969]

Love your videos they are ace mate keep up the great work you are doing As for the stories of robin hood i actually heard he was a from Yorkshire.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Stuart

[@ireneemerson5828]

The MCMV is 1905. I believe the Armytage family had that building constructed. The site was very popular for visitors in the late 1800's early 1900s, so it's reasonable to believe they had a foremen or grounds keeper employed to maintain the gravesite and care of the landscape. There was a small path or road that passed by the grave back then for carriages and horses.

[@jordylyons4648]

Another banger of a video trying to catch up on the playlist bravo sir👏

[@beach_hike9006]

There would be absolutely no trace of his remains after so long guy's. 1247 was a very long time ago. Even his bones would have decomposed in that moist ground by now.

[@ireneemerson5828]

I believe Robin was originally buried in the large yard or field that was infront of the Gatehouse. There was a Yew tree that was close to where the arrow landed. That was the preferred site for an Archer since they used Yew tree wood for their Bows. Even though Little John was certain to bury Robin where he desired the Prioress says that she moved him and buried him by a "road side" where he use to actually ambush travelers and rob them. She believed he deserved to be killed for his crimes and buried next to a road instead of the field infront of the Priory itself which was Consecrated earth. Criminals don't get hallowed ground. Usually a road or crossroads is the only place sinners are buried. Some years ago I read that a certain parking lot near to an Inn was the exact location of where Robinhood was laid to rest. The monument we see today was placed near a crossroads for the same purpose. Even if he's not buried there, it's in memory and again near a crossroads. Criminals and killers wouldn't be buried in the Church grounds.

[@shauntodd7123]

Really getting into your videos. Amazing production values.

[@AdventureMe]

Much appreciated!

[@trevormegson7583]

The 'Folly' is built without Mortar by the looks of it. The stone is so finely cut and built, It is amazing. Cheers Darren. When I think of Lockdown, I think of you. Started watching vlogs around April 2020-ish. Great content. Trev

[@martinmarsola6477]

Thanks for the video, Darren. Cheers gentlemen! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙂👍🇺🇸

[@yorkshirereefer3604]

What a really interesting video. Thanks very much for making this. I look forward to every Sunday release. Take care and stay safe.

[@SHADYHOOF]

There is a church in loxley that has documents stating that the body from that grave on the video was moved to to a grave in the church..I think studies have been done and we know there is deffo a body but it's not allowed to be exhumed....the body is definitely documented to have been moved from there to loxley though x

[@rosewhite---]

4:10 the trackway and disused buildinggs and horsetrough may have been the route of the wagonway from the Three Nuns Pit up to the rope hauled incline above the Grey Ox pub.

[@johncrwarner]

My parents lived on Bradley Road nearby when I was a child and the estate where the school, I antended, was was full of Robin Hood references Sherwood Avenue, Alanadale Rd etc. You might be interested in the nearby Cooper's Bridge and the "dumb steeple" which if I recall is a monument to a Luddite attack that happened near there. There is also a disused Bridge station at Cooper's Bridge plus the "Three Nuns" Public House on the site of the guest house of the Priory where the last three nuns converted to a hostelry in the 16th century The pub was "built" / "rebuilt" in the 1930s So there is lots to look at in this area.

[@johncrwarner]

If you are interested in local places (as if you aren't) One of the Bronte sisters (Charlotte, I think) worked at a school near Mirfield off the Leeds Road I remember visiting or spotting it from the road as my father was very keen on locating places My last trip out with him (to take photographs) was to the old Mirfield Parish Church which is now a ruin and it was the church that the Bronte sister attended. There is also a working bridge station in Mirfield to show what Cooper's Bridge might have been like.

[@bandk2000]

Been there done that, about 12 years ago. Is it still a private estate with no trespassing LOL. Got a few photo's of the place, the story is good, the reality no so! As you said those woods are spooky!

[@curlylocksuk]

I’ve been here. My best friends sister lived in the huge manor type houses up there so whenever we visited we would go into these woods to see the grave!! From the house grounds we could sneak through the woodland to get to it!

[@peterfawcett9969]

I am one of two workers left from those of Sir John and Lady A. The fine building was a Hunting lodge and like the grave it was in good condition in my youth, the roof was in tact, foors were all there. The grave had bars on the sides and had bars on the top of which could be slid of. Once a year a worker would go with a ladder and remove the some of the roof bars, another ladder would be placed in side he would go down and clean the grave, then the whole process was reversed and the top bars put back for another year. Around 2005 there were reports of Floating apparitions and vampires at the grave site I asked my former Foreman who used to shoot by lumping at night I asked him about the matter I thought it would dismiss it as hocus Pocus but he did not he said with some intrepidation that there was something up there and he would not go they're at night when it was dark I tell more tales from my time at Kirklees Hall in my book gardeners delight

[@sampoole9549]

Great production on this. And I think I’m in love with that tower 😍 Deffo got Thirteen vibes from it.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Sam

[@stephenharper9961]

Love seeing the priory and seeing the potential final resting place of one of our national heroes, great video I love watching this so much, thank you for doing them :)

[@AdventureMe]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@WmDavidHarrison]

Interesting as ever. The grave site was restored in 1850 which explains the Victorian looks of the memorial. You'll have to chase up LIttle John's resting place now in Hathersage in Derbyshire.

[@AdventureMe]

Ahh that explains it, thanks mate. Yes I will.

[@niceboy761]

@@AdventureMe and they put bars up to stop the likes of buck and hair who were grave robbers

[@colinbarber9324]

@@WmDavidHarrison A little different tale, Little John is buried supposedly in Hartshead church, not far from Robins grave. A body was exhumed or discovered showing a huge thigh bone indicating a man of considerable size. The age was dated and corroborated the story, just a local story I was told as a lad.

[@DavidRichardson-d9l]

I've visited his grave ..then went down to that pub at bottom of the hill fir a pint

[@dubsnbuds6668]

I live at Liversedge and I belive some conections to Robin Hood are also in this area ,linked to a church at heartshead

[@hoppinonabronzeleg9477]

That building at 9:03, I reckon was a bothy, or hunting lodge, where hunters would stay to break their hunting parties. I have been twice to Robin Hood's Grave, once with my brother, and once with my Canadian friend. needless to say Kevin was blown away. The date 1247, aparently is 100 years out, should be 1347. The name Robin hood was 'generic' like John Doe or Fred Bloggs, there being at least 7 references of Robin Hood in English History. Just as we would say to a boy racer; 'Who do you think you are Lewis Hamilton?' Or 'Soandso; he's a right Delboy!' People would call a bit of a tealeaf a 'Robin Hood' Incidentally if you do a search of Brighouse, it is amazing how many companies call themselves; Robin Hood this and Robin Hood that!'

[@quickclipsbyjmj]

Giving Martin Zero a run for his money, Darren? Great to see how good your recent videos look and feel, from your early stuff.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate, I hope I have improved since my earlier ones. I'm learning all the time. Martin is a legend, and has his own stamp on what he does. I learned a lot from him.

[@danielthompson5497]

The folly is a replica of a Roman lookout tower. It's supposedly built on the site of a Roman camp. It was listed in a survey conducted when developers had to look at ecological and environmental impact of close by development etc.

[@richardbarber4444]

So , Robert John Kerr, the 'strange' 3 floor building shown, was, as I understand, a hunting lodge, build by either the late Sir George Armytage or one of his progenitors. The path through the trees I do not remember, at least not so close to the grave. The trees are obviously only 40 - 50 years. I was up there about 55 years ago. The building date is 1905.

[@darransykes3406]

An interesting video as I used to live on Gelderd Road, Gildersome, Leeds not far from Kirklees and Birstall. The building you went inside and said it was a "folly" or a "hunting lodge" of some sort, if you looked up at the plinth above the doorway, there is a year inscribed in Roman numerals and its quite clear. The angle isn't that good but it is definitely there and that would give you the year the building was put up. I think the numerals translated as MCMV = 1905 so I think the building was built in 1905.... I may even look it up on old OS maps of the area for you....

[@dayvw]

Great video again Darren. looks like an enjoyable walk/adventure to take the family on!

[@AdventureMe]

It really is! But we were told off whilst there, apparently private land. Even though it's easy to get on.

[@robertwiddasart6947]

Very interesting video, love the legend of Robin Hood

[@kangaroo092]

I discovered your channel few days ago and I really love it. Thanks for sharing all your adventures and researches. I live close to Paris, and after lock down I'd like to go with my husband on the former railway "Paris - Chartres par Gallardon". Your channel gave me idea to share our trip; this former railway has been used as test track for aerotrain, close to the city of Gif. If you have time to loose, I've done some videos about York Railway museum, and French station architecture in North of France ;)

[@rosewhite---]

Grave railings were set in lead and back in about 1953 I watched workmen set new railing around my Roberttown Infants School exactly same way. The grave railings broken off so cleanly may have cast iron unless someone had a portable grinder. Roof metals look like genuine old wrought iron.

[@andrew6978]

Fence and cage were erected in the 19th century to stop local workers stealing bits of the stone.

[@rosewhite---]

@@andrew6978 No need for any local to trail to teh grave for stone. Krikless is full of stone walls and ruined buildings.

[@AndrewGriffiths]

The “folly” is on a hill top enclosed by earthworks that was once thought to be a Roman site. In 1905 a replica Roman watch tower was built as an archaeological interpretation for visitors by Sir George Armytage. It’s now thought more likely to be an Iron Age farmstead.

[@Allan9966]

That does make sense David, the site of the building is marked as a camp & "Castle Hill" on a map circa 1900.

[@davidharwood6209]

If I were a. Outlaw in those days,the perfect location...Stanley the outwood of Wakefield,the Calder,the topography,also a ballad of the day,robin hood and the pinder of Wakefield..

[@suesmith4366]

Another great blog, I was brought up in Mirfield, never went to the grave but did walk through Kirklees Hall which was Sir John Armitages home. I’m sad to see the state of it and the lodge house 😔 my belief was one of the Armitages made that grave to protect the original and keep people off it, as locals took bits of the gave stone that was laid over his grave as it held healing properties. So now all that’s left is the stone coved in moss inside the new grave that you could see in your video. 😎

[@chunkychunks857]

Makes me a bit home sick, that area was one of my roaming areas when I was a young lad in Hartshead and I grew up with the tale about the priory and the grave, however I have my own pet theory (for what it's worth) that area used to be an ornamental garden belonging to the owners of the estate, the rhododendrons were popular with the Victorians and aren't an indigenous species, also the avenue of trees could have been a feature , along with the old building and Robin Hood's grave, which would have been something for the lord of the manor to show off to his pals before dinner.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for watching. Pretty much my thoughts, nothing more than a victorian folly.

[@TheMoonchester]

GREAT VIDEOS MATE ENJOYED WATCHING THEM

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. Happy New Year.

[@buthe1979]

Interesting video. Thats right on my doorstep, always thought that was all private property. Where did you get access to the woods?

[@AdventureMe]

We just walked in through the driveway and up a footpath. We didn't actually know it was private until we were on our way out.

[@rosewhite---]

1905 makes this building either a quiet place perhaps for art or looking out over the deer park for poachers or maybe a folly. The timber projecting round the sides may have been supports for balconies. The rich landowners of the time like to build such places. The park is overgrown with rhodedendron in recent years as the plant is poisonous to farm animals and the honey from its nectar is mildly posionous to humans.

[@socklesslad]

I remember going to the Robin Hood exhibition in Nottingham in the 1990s and deciding from the information they gave that Robin Hood was a Yorkshireman. I'm not sure that's what they were trying to convey however! You'll have to go to Hathersage churchyard next to see the grave of Little John.

[@AdventureMe]

Yes I will one day.

[@paulhemingway9149]

The first ruin is part of the 17th & 18th century coal mining workings. There is loads of those stone posts around that area, in fact our land has them down one side. The MCMV is 1915.. You are right it was a folly or hunting tower. Has a kid we spent lots of time around there. 60 years ago it was intact and you could walk around the parapet on the first floor. In fact you could see the red tile roof of the tower poking out of the trees from our garden years ago. Believe me the woods aren’t haunted we use to camp in the woods as kids. Originally it was just a large stone, but when they built the canal and road the Navis kept chipping pieces off of it probably as souvenirs . The same way vandals have removed the railings. You are correct about the stone work and the epitaph it is Victorian. Is the story true? I’d like to believe so. Great down load thanks.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for the info. Very interesting

[@brianartillery]

A very interesting video. Thank you. It's a great shame that the idiots have damaged the grave so much, though. Robin Hood was first mentioned in a folk song of the late 15th Century, some centuries after he was meant to have existed. The song is entitled: 'A Lytell Gest Of Robyn Hode'. Real or not, it does not matter - the stories told of him will live forever. They certainly grabbed my imagination when I was a kid, and a favourite toy of mine in the late 1960's, was a couple of boxes of tiny Airfix figures - one of Robin Hood and his 'Merry Men' and the other, of The Sheriff of Nottingham and his followers. The clumps of clover on my gran's lawn were my Sherwood Forest. Of course, if you are fond of Robin Hood, then it's not that big a leap to discovering the strange and frightening world of King Arthur...

[@livrowland171]

He's first mentioned in Piers Plowman in the 1370s.

[@Wedgedoow]

Nice video Darren, very enjoyable watch.

[@AdventureMe]

Many thanks! Something a bit different.

[@NJBamforth67]

Fantastic again and your special Guest. Great history and really enjoyed it. Pity you couldn't post more in the week xx 7 days is a long time to wait 😳

[@AdventureMe]

More to come!

[@twelvewingproductions7508]

According to the first of the Robin Hood ballads, he would have been buried 170-200 yards from what is now Kirkleys Light rail station. Then Kirkleys abby.

[@leathandrubb]

Hi there Darren.Have you ever thought of walking the Dearne and Dove canal? most of it is filled in although can be seen and walked. however the spurs to Worsbrough and elsecar have water in them.I would have loved to walk with you if you did this walk but my legs are no good now and have bad pain even after a few hundred yards.thank,Phil

[@AdventureMe]

Yes. All researched. Just haven't got round to it yet.

[@leathandrubb]

@@AdventureMe Thanks Darren. I am looking forward to it.

[@williamthorpe5438]

Hi Darren I'm enjoying all your adventures especially the Pudsey loop as I'm a pudsey lad myself but now living in Australia but keep coming back to pudsey to see relatives so keep up the adventures and I'll keep following them cheers

[@lindseykaine-walley6339]

Patrick Dickinson has done lots of videos around Sheffield/Yorkshire if you are interested. Great video, I really like abandoned theme parks, don't know if you could do more of them?

[@AdventureMe]

I will try.

[@lezking5060]

Awww... No need to feel spooked... I would have held your hand to reassure you! ;-)

[@daphnesquillino9200]

I believe Robin Hood was from Wakefield ( near Netherton)

[@AdventureMe]

Apparently so.

[@stephenclark9917]

I've seen this on OS maps and wondered what it was and how to get to it. Determined by an arrow fired from Kirklees nunnery.

[@rontanser9369]

Wow that was really interesting I think it could’ve been a royal hunting Lodge

[@AdventureMe]

Yes something like that. Still don't know for sure.

[@alicebutler2007]

I've also seen a video of robin hoods grave a few years ago and the railings were in tact. I don't think they could get inside at all. It's a shame and even if it's not exactly the right place it ought to be maintained.

[@alexhamilton4084]

The story we learned at school was that Robin came to Kirklees priory to be nursed by the nuns because he had been shot in the wrist by an arrow. Three nuns were set to tend his wounds. Unfortunately, one of the nuns was the sister of the sheriff of Nottingham and she didn’t tie the bandage tight enough to stop the blood flow. There is a pub nearby called the 3 nuns, named after the story. Unfortunately it has now been taken over by Miller and Carter as a steak house and the name is no more. This pub is about a quarter of a mile from the grave. Who is to say what the real story was? Apparently he never existed in the first place. 🤷🏻‍♂️😊

[@AdventureMe]

Yeah. It's probably a legend. But a good story nonetheless

[@iniquity123]

1905 (MCMV) and it was a shooting lodge. When I was a young boy you could climb stairs to all the floors and also walk around the outside at the top.

[@AdventureMe]

So it was a hunting lodge then. Thanks

[@TheJohnson861]

When was this

[@mickbawn6815]

Very interesting, thanks

[@davidjohnireland4]

Great video, but must mention, medieval long bows had a draw weight oh up to 200 pounds, mine is about 60 and that shots a fair way. I think its a victoriana touristy type grave as in King Arthur's grave at Glastonbury

[@AdventureMe]

Good point!

[@butchknapman3939]

Very interesting some good shots of avenues of trees and paths and spooky buildings. Still catching up, if you are on the look out for graves have you been to York and searched out the grave of Richard (Dick) Turpin ??

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks mate. Yes York is on the cards maybe next year.

[@jasonrandall5148]

I thought the Bows back then were alot more powerful then standard Target bows today. Because only few in the world can draw old long bow. They found some in a old ship wreck and they were 150lb draw and a standard Target bow is 45lb that's why bowmen back then had part of thers shoulder blade that were actually detached because they started training when they were like 6 Years old.

[@AdventureMe]

Maybe so yes. We will never know all the facts. Too many opinions.

[@ddp1863]

Great vid :O ! Hey ask Robert how Wayne is doing please!

[@christomlinson1051]

Bit late to the party but me and son went to find this today. Not ideal weather but we got there 👍

[@AdventureMe]

Shame it's vandalised.

[@keithnaylor1981]

Someone should start a fund to restore the grave site. So sad to see it in this state. The BEST tv series is: THE LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD, 1975. It’s the only series I know where Robin and the Outlaws are portrayed as real people, trying to survive with very few comforts. At the end it is NOT Robin who fires his last arrow as he is too weak. His great friend takes on that task, at Robin’s request, but he takes no credit for it and later says it was Robin who fired the last arrow. This is a far more plausible end. It is right that there is a sacred place marking his grave where people should be able to go and pay their respects, though I feel he would have actually been buried in an unmarked grave, known only to his friends.

[@chrisbow1776]

Agreed. I am amazed it is not restored, especially when the Armitage estate, a very large house behind those trees was sold off not so long ago and converted in to flats worth a million plus each. I am sure they could have sidelined a few thousand pounds to restore the railings and stone work. Seems odd that they leave it to fall apart even if it is on private land. I know if I owned the land I would be making it a feature .

[@ladybird2222]

Fantastic video

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks

[@lindamccaughey6669]

That was just so fantastic. What a story, doesn’t matter if it’s not 100% correct it was fabulous. I did love the stonework oh that folly it was gorgeous. Thanks so much for taking me along. P,ease stay safe

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks so much!

[@sharynhughes1061]

Interesting!!!

[@simonrichardson5077]

Brilliant,thanks guys

[@alisonwilson8606]

Good video of Robin hood

[@AdventureMe]

You can find Robert's channel at the link below; Robert John Kerr - kzbin.info

[@daveyates8113]

You mentioned Little John, or John Little as he was really named. He is buried ina graveyard in Bawtry, or so it is told

[@AdventureMe]

Yes that's true.

[@elysium2750]

I was looking at where this was as am planning to visit myself so it was very interesting.

[@AdventureMe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mensue72]

Brilliant videos as usual Darren. I can watch these all day but unfortunately my brother who is not technically minded in the least can't see your work. Is there any way your videos could be put to DVD for those like my brother. Keep it going for us more fortunate. Thanks in advance.

[@keithsmith4992]

Don't know how Robert and yourself entered the woods but my son and I visited the grave last week and went in through the gap in the wall off the main road. On the wood side of the wall, if you walk to your left, you come across a large circular hole. This was purpose built as it has a stone wall lining. It is quite large and a few feet deep and was probably deeper in the past. Did you see it, does Robert, yourself or anyone know what it was used for?

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Keith, yes it's on the video at the beginning. We weren't sure what it was, probably something to do with hunting.

[@paulau6698]

We used to play around that grave as kids 🤣🤣x

[@billy4072]

Having watched mr Kerr s channel…with that q and a …all explained…💡👍. Obvs subbed to his, cos he seems a decent chap 👌👍 he deffo needs some traffic 🤔

[@AdventureMe]

He does. Lovely guy too.

[@normanbrown9225]

Don't tell me someone ROBBED Robinhoods grave for sure he is under ground. Rest in peace where ever he is.

[@Ashethetics]

He was probably buried secretly to stop his grave being robbed\desecrated. Many, many, MANY “celebrities” of the older days had “official” gravesites, and then their real burial sites were in completely different places. Graverobbing was a big concern but (we can’t really imagine it now) violating the sanctity of a body’s resting place by it being dug up or even people taking dirt from it to use in things like spells was a HUGE concern. Most people were very very superstitious up until the advents of science. Some bygone “celebrites” had two or three “official” burial sites for this reason.

[@kevinparkin5438]

Hi Darren just watched martin zero doing the belah viaduct along with yourself and it was interesting to see two different versions both good in there own way then i watched Robin hoods grave nice to find out that he was buried in good old Yorkshire didn't know that well looking forward to the next adventure Kevin

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks Kevin. Yeah we said that, it's amazing how we both filmed the same stuff yet they are different videos. Just goes to show that personality comes into play with editing etc.

[@MrOVERANOUT]

This is interesting to watch. I have a theory of where Robin Hood was buried. When Robin drew back on his trusty bow, he aimed towards the open window and exclaimed... "Where ere this arrow lands, there shall I be buried." Alas, poor Robin was weaker than he knew and his aim was poor. The arrow left the bow and with a loud thud, stuck in the wardrobe door. Has anybody looked in the wardrobe? 😂

[@ronaldbostock6121]

Should have gone to Spec-savers

[@toplensphotography]

Is the Grave on private land or is that public? Someone commented on a photo that I tuck saying it was on private land.

[@AdventureMe]

I was told when we were there that it was private, he wasn't fussed that we were there though. We did leave after.

[@tonydawson7]

The modern record for distance with a hand-held - and pulled - bow is 1,336 yds 1' 3" (1,222.01m) , shot by Don Brown with an unlimited conventional Flight bow in 1987. So 800meters is theoretically possible

[@AdventureMe]

Yeah it's possible. But the man was apparently on his deathbed lol

[@laurarules3642]

I am not an expert on bows and arrows but a lot of the comments in this video say that men were stronger back then and practised from infancy with the bow, to the point that many of the bodies they have found had dislocated shoulder blades done in childhood when the body was developing or something like that so they could fire bows even further. But its scientifically proven that the further you go back the smaller humans were back then, thats why many smugglers caves are so tiny. So they always say a good bigger man can 90% of the time beat a good smaller man at most physical acts of strength . So how could they fire arrows further and more impact fully back then?

[@noeldonnelly7476]

Not sure where you were.The straight line through the trees you showed may be the line of the Low Moor Iron Works tramway down to Three Nuns Pit

[@jasinere35]

did you know that sherwood forrest covered all of yorkshire

[@denisescally7090]

I read recently that that area is earmarked for an industrial estate. Kirklees council. Supposedly 3000 jobs but is it worth concreteting over our ancient woods and folklore history?

[@AdventureMe]

Yes apparently so, one of the reasons why I went to film it quick.

[@mikesaunders4775]

What a horrifying prospect, especially as it could be a complete white elephant in these uncertain times. How much more of our precious land are we going to lose?

[@simapark]

No thats incorrect the industrial estate is earmarked for those fields that surround the Holiday Inn Hotel which is on the other side of the Motorway to where this has been filmed

[@posegroup6177]

As a kid 11, was taken here by a farmers son, saw it all and was chased off by game keepers with shot guns, that was 42 years ago , it was in near pristine condition then.

[@AdventureMe]

Yeah it didn't look very good when we went. Wish I'd seen it in a better state.

[@braggelbak]

8.41. that was a tower. (don't forget the mud flood in the late 1800's)

[@GrayGlove]

I missed the name of Roberts channel. Could you put a link to it on here.

[@AdventureMe]

Hi Graham, It's in the video comments and description.

[@GrayGlove]

@@AdventureMe Ok thank you. Seen it now.

[@AndrewMartinIsHere]

I’d guess a folly as it seems very neatly made, and perhaps not of the date it appears to be from.

[@AdventureMe]

Yeah looks like it.

[@a11csc]

nice one darren

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks 👍

[@sophiacrawshaw9130]

Huntsman's lodge the tower. Well that's what I was told on a school trip there. I lived on stocksbank road just up.the road from there.

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks for the info

[@tonymaurice4157]

Ridley Scott got it the most accurate being an Archer in King Richard's army at The siege in France in 1199

[@thecornerplot]

Wowo so he died in Xmas eve necer realised that and all the stories we've heard his stories ...in 2020 we needs another him hahah brilliant video and great info on mr Robin hood I've been here watchin brilliant video all.thr urban legends about him should have a proud grave shouldnt he xx

[@SuzLa1]

There won't be another him. Too many people have been brainwashed for too long by Tory propaganda. Since the 1980s when Thatcher did the opposite of Germany by making millions unemployed and leaving us with an economy closely linked with USA banks encouraging greed and debt, so people embraced greed and materialism, and the tabloids would employ actors pretending to be on benefits, so people are nasty about anybody who needs help to survive, and if they dare have a big TV as their only entertainment they're bullied even more, while minor royals have free mansions with servants. Despite our economy crashing in the early 90s when many couldn't pay back the debts they're encouraged to live on and only the poor paid the price, while the rich were rewarded, and our economy crashing every few years since after the USA, many people are still Sun reading idiots who would die for a few rich people to get more rich.

[@iguardian1]

Always top videos and very enjoyable to watch. Take no notice of zenn22 probably a "Troll" Keep on Adventuring!

[@AdventureMe]

Thanks, will do!