The Quarry on the moors

In this video we go out into the Pennine hills on the moors to look at a quarry. We briefly visit one on the shafts for the Standedge canal and railway tunnels. The quarry is Pule edge quarry a stone quarry. It also has a bronze age history to it as well.

[@GhostTheory]

You seem to find the most intriguing places. You put a lot of effort into your videos, really enjoying your work.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Elliot and Joe

[@Zero_Ninety]

This channel has become a Sunday evening ritual. Keep up the good work.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Sir

[@iulianispas8634]

Sunday evening ritual and remainder of shamful britan history ,build on slavery and theft . you dont think those wore build by hard working british vilage people. quarry stop working when slaves forbiten in uk

[@sharonstuebi8181]

I LOVE all of your videos no matter the subject or length! You are a supreme story teller and videographer. Thanks for your dedication and hardships to bring us along. I for one am grateful!

[@stevechambers500V8]

No apology needed, still worth watching. Looking forward to the railway related arse end of nowhere production!

[@davidt3705]

Thanks once again for another great video. The area of the quarry you were looking at at 6.46 into the video is where the winding gear for the inclined plane was installed. The tubs would have been loaded and gone down the incline by gravity (pulling the empty tubs up at the same time. Obvioulsly the speed of the loaded tubs had to be controlled and this would have been done by the winding gear at the top of the incline. The iron inserts in the stone work carried the shafts of the winding gear. At 7.44 what you are showing is the lower half of one of the winding gear shaft bearings, the heavily corroded bolts sticking up from lower half would have secured the top half of the shaft bearing, Once again great work, many thanks for all your efforts.

[@johnrogers2826]

For being quite barren and stark, the moors are still a beautiful place. Thank you!

[@MartinZero]

Yes your right John. I find them intimidatingly beautiful

[@rogerc7960]

On the "incline disused" they would of had two wagons on a cable, and the gravity weight of stone would lowered one and raised the other, with a spindle break mechanism at the top.

[@sparkyprojects]

I agree with this, was just going to mention it, you can see what would have been the bearing housings for the shaft, the recess at the side may have contained the brake wheel.

[@davidmarsden9800]

I agree with the inclined plane idea as if you're loading big stone blocks you can't have a horse drawn wagon down that gradient and it is a technology used a lot for a long time before and after that period.

[@wantmot]

Spot on with that answer they had to get the stone to the road to transport it so the used the method you describe that way they didnt need power to drive it just its own momentium all the way down the slope wich at one time would have had tracks for the waggons to run on, the stone would have been used on house building ,dry stone walls etc etc

[@telquad1953]

What look like bearings are just that. It was a wheel pit

[@chrisspain5411]

Similar to the slate quarries in Wales. There is a renovated one in the quarry above Lake Padarn in Llanberis.

[@barbhenderson4867]

I love Sunday evenings and watching your vids, they are so interesting, thanks Martin xx

[@MartinZero]

Thank you very much Barbara

[@karlwalker6648]

Brilliant as always, I can't believe you don't teach for a living . You're enthusiasm is so infectious, all power to you sir 👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Karl

[@theaspieman6126]

Lovely Monday afternoon video, sat wit my coffee and - TAKE ME WITH YOUUUU! lol 😆

[@MartinZero]

Ok deffo we will sort summat soon

[@brianartillery]

The remains of the buildings in the quarry (and I love the dressed stone on such a utilitarian structure) look like the winching and brake gear for an inclined railway - I've seen similar, in slate mines, but nowhere near as large. The simplest were gravity operated - two tracks, a wagon on each, and both connected by a steel hawser, which ran round a capstan, and was free running. The wagon was loaded at the top, the brake was let off the capstan, and the wagon ran down the incline - there was some control, the capstan being geared, or having several turns of hawser around it. The descending full wagon's weight caused the empty wagon to ascend. Repeat ad infinitem. This system was used in the last war in the underground ammunition dumps in South Western England. At least one ran away, causing several tons of live ammunition to crash into a gallery full of thousands of tons of live ammunition. How it never all went off, is a miracle. Great video, as always. I'm so envious of the countryside round where you live. I love Suffolk, but it's so damn flat!

[@_Hanover_]

The shots of the forest at the end are amazing!

[@2H80vids]

Yep, pretty place, despite the weather; looks very Borders(ish) area.

[@79vbcommodore]

after watching to the end and hearing the hassle you went through to not film something interesting, my respect for the work you do to bring us fans informative videos has somehow managed to increase. i didnt think that was possible. i already think youre the greatest. cheers from Australia. 👍

[@joylunn3445]

Can't wait for next episode, lovely story to wet the appetite.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Joy. I managed to sort it

[@UsualmikeTelevision]

You have just set up the next video with an interesting story and we wait with anticipation! Great Video!

[@MartinZero]

Cheers video uploading now

[@floor993]

This and the other viaduct video are again a joy to see Martin👌🏻👍🏻

[@triffidgrower]

No apology required, and more great stuff ahead, by the sound of it. Enjoyed this one... thank you.

[@richardjellis9186]

. MARTIN.. At 4:26.. Can you FEEL the draft through that gap you're both stood at.? And, how 'powerfull' is it.? LOVE THE VIDEOS🥰. KEEP 'em COMING🥰🥰. RICH 🥰🥰.

[@fiegenfiegen]

12:45: "I hope you don't mind this little story". But the little stories is what we came for, man! :-) Thank you.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you glad you enjoyed

[@frankryan2505]

I left Yorkshire 15 years back..watch your video from aus make me so homesick, its like a different planet.. That punch face stone in the quarry is amazing, glad its still around

[@sorbabaric1]

Here in the USA we’re in tumultuous times. Really appreciate the trip away. Great video to enjoy when out of the cold & wet with a hot cup of tea.

[@niceviewoverthere4463]

Always a pleasure to watch your discoveries.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much

[@jetsons101]

Ah... Perfect day for a Martin video, a little chill in the air and a bit of rain and a hot coffee.....

[@MartinZero]

It was chilly up there Mike

[@philippabaker1078]

That's the way it is Martin and what makes it all worth it. Your videos and content are superb.

[@trainsinkansas576]

Great video. Meriden, Kansas Look forward to next one. Have a great day.

[@Goldenrod01]

I love it up on Marsden moor. Once you get up there you forget about the stress of life and you can just appreciate the landscape and what’s around you for a few hours. There’s all sorts of interesting stuff like this up there, you could spend a lifetime trying to find it all.

[@MartinZero]

Agreed Bill. More than meets the eye up there

[@andrewschmitz9707]

I love the background of your explores,to me that makes the final result all the better. Mate! I hope Manchester knows what it has in you! Have a pint for you certainly earned it.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Andrew

[@lindamccaughey6669]

Thanks for that Martin, your short video was just lovely. The scenery was just gorgeous. I also enjoyed you telling us about your trip. I must admit I had a bit of a laugh. It’s so funny you saying about a two and a half hour trip being long here in Australia 🇦🇺 we will do that without batting an eyelid. Now with your next video being railway related I know it will be fantastic. Thanks so much for taking me along and please stay safe and take care

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Linda, 2 hours here is bloody long specially when you start seeing the dark hills

[@malcolmcog]

Them remains at the top of the incline at the quarry with the half cup probably held a shaft that was part of a winding wheel for a wire rope to lower stones down the incline, usually a sort of double rope so that the heavy wagon of stones going down pulled up an empty wagon or two going up. Great video ! I love old industrial remains

[@timcase2494]

Absolutely love your videos and the things you get to explore that are right in your backyard. - Tim - from Ottawa, Canada.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks you Tim glad your enjoying them all the best to Ottawa

[@neilmartin3220]

Still enjoyed the video Martin. Appreciate the work you put into these. Thanks for making it. Look forward to going to the middle of nowhere.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Neil

[@sarahcrowther6267]

Its a good trip out is Pule Hill but i am really looking forward to going to the arse end of nowhere. Thanks again martin. 🙂🐶🐶🐶

[@totalrecone]

Love your comment Sarah. I read it with a Manchestarian (is that even a word??) accent and it just made my day.

[@MartinZero]

Arse end of nowhere today was a success Sarah

[@brianartillery]

@@MartinZero - Excellent!

[@2H80vids]

@@totalrecone That would be "Mancunian".

[@shauntodd7123]

Great little video Martin perfect sunday night watching.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Shaun

[@shauntodd7123]

@@MartinZero you and Andy Burnham have to be my favourite mancunians

[@christinegibbins6105]

So interesting to see the moor over Standegde Tunnel, watched a few canal boaters go through it, the mind boggles at the work involved to build it. Thank you Martin and take care.

[@MartinZero]

Honestly Christine the work involved as you can imagine was a phenomenal task

[@fac51nh]

Thanks for another great video Martin. Im currently watching all your videos from the begging while I'm at home with corona virus. Keep up the good work and stay safe mate👍

[@MartinZero]

Oh dear well I hope your ok. Look after yourself and thanks for watching

[@maggiefleuriot4427]

Wow Martin! I enjoyed your vid about the quarry. Looking forward to the Wild Wild Wood and railway related place. Took me back a few to my childhood fave story Wind In The Willows. Thank you for your and your mates bravery, you make my day everytime I watch your vids. Love to all.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Maggie, yeah this place I go is very windy in the willows 😀

[@csatterley]

Interesting coming to this video out of sequence and knowing what you were talking about at the end!

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

Love your videos. Safe travels and God bless. From Bakersfield California USA.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Katherine

[@traceygale5933]

My family is from Oldham, I’ve visited twice in the last 3 years. Can’t wait to visit again. Martin, love your accent, reminds me of my dear late dad. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@toefield251]

No need to apologize sir that was a great video, so good to see you revisit the standedge canal. Whenever I want chills down my spine I go back and watch your Redbrook Engine house vid. Then skeletons and an enchanted forest...this is great stuff!

[@MartinZero]

Now that was scary. Redbrook engine house. Stuff of nightmares

[@chascarpenter5006]

Been watchin your videos now on the lockdown & got to say, really do enjoy listening to you & where you go on your travels, Yes, i have days when things dont come together, not to many to mention i might add, but if i ever do have one, then i stop what i am doing & wait five minutes, do nothing, & start again, this puts you in a different place to where you were in time from where you were, also you can collect your thoughts & think more clearly, looking forward to your next video, take care, Chas,,, Brum.

[@mileshigh1321]

More of the Moors! I like how you could see the steam or condensation coming out of one of those air shafts! What beautiful scenery! Everywhere in Canada is a long drive, so i know what you mean lol

[@michaeljohnson4636]

Could have been a steam engine through the railway tunnel

[@mileshigh1321]

@@michaeljohnson4636 Wouldn't that be lovely !

[@MartinZero]

You should get Moor of that next week 😀

[@MartinZero]

I wish it was Michael. but they do it all the time, its condensation

[@shedman6486]

Enjoying all Martin. .I really appreciate your time and effort to ensure that all your viewers see beautiful places of time gone by.i hope that the weather was kind today for you...

[@MartinZero]

It was pretty good and thank you

[@TheJimmythecorkscrew]

Another excellent video Martin. The moors look amazing and nobody cares that is was a short video. Really enjoy your way of presenting and love the historical and industrial aspect of your content. I really hope to visit your neck of the woods one day from down here in Australia. Thanks for you great videos mate

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much. I hope you get to visit. Check out the moors when your here.....Bleak ...

[@rydermike33]

Many thanks Martin and James. By gum lad it's bleak out on that moor! I never tire of watching your Standedge Tunnel And engine house on the moors videos. Absolutely wonderful stuff. Hope all goes well with your next adventure.

[@zw5509]

Back-end of nowhere always sounds good! I believe we were witnessing an example of Bernoulli's Principle as the condensation formed in the low pressure zone created by the wind blowing over the top of the tunnel airshaft! Cool! Always enjoyable, thanks.

[@MartinZero]

Ahh fab, is that what causes it.

[@zw5509]

@@MartinZero Unless the stories of the subterranean Witches Cauldron are true...

[@kamandalu]

looking forward to next week,nice interesting channel you have!thx belgian greetings.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you best regards to Belgium. I visited in 1989

[@stephencleaves]

As always Martin, a lovely video well documented and narrated, perfect for Sunday evenings ! :-)

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Steve

[@briancopp4024]

Once again a great video Martin.. one day I hope to visit your historic country.

[@timothyhopkins6960]

Enjoyed it very much like always .

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Timothy

[@tomsurbanexplore]

No worries bout this week's video Martin,at least you went up to the quarry again which was interesting if you had a metal detector you might of found summat like them bowls you showed in the video,next week should be worth the wait,this video was good keep up the good work stay safe mate 👍

[@normanyates6735]

Thanks for the update on the mill Martin, seems I have a bee in my bonnet over that building, prob from all the good vids you did on it before demolition started.

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Norman

[@ponyboymb]

Great little video 😁 funny too, we both look forward to seeing more. Keep safe out there fella ✌️✊🏾🤟🏼

[@stevenperks7150]

Liked before even watched, here we go Martin 👍👍👍

[@englishelectric07itstencen88]

I can already tell that this is gonna be good

[@Feistywench59]

I hear the Moors, I think of An American Werewolf in London, the villager telling them to stay off the moors at night. In the daylight they are very impressive. You have to start bringing camping gear with you so if it gets late, you can stay overnight, instead of walking all the way back

[@diggmore1362]

That film was shot not far from me on hay bluff

[@mickd6942]

Stick to the path you’ll be alright lol

[@anneforster510]

Don't think Martin likes camping much 😂

[@maggiefleuriot4427]

Anne Forster they must just take ready to eat food with

[@tomtom4405]

Yes but when there are werewolves you have to elongate the word to "mooooars". Keep away from the mooooars at night, there's sommat up therr.

[@jayd1974]

Brilliant as always Martin 👍👍

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Jay

[@johorrocks8927]

Short and sweet, wonder what it was like back in the day,.The Moors are very thought provoking, the weather plays a big part to the atmosphere, looking forward to next week's video..

[@t_ruth555]

Hi martin and james, what an incredible view and it's also a great place to skywatch. I hope you managed to get back to your railway part 2 trip . An adventure to remember from the sounds of it ! Have a great week. Thanks for sharing 🔴🟡🟢

[@murlthomas2243]

The moors are beautiful! What a great place to build a house!

[@MartinZero]

Ok to visit but I wouldnt live there Murl

[@terryansell6641]

Thanks for the video looking forward to next video

[@philipwilkin1975]

Really lookin forward to it Martin, love the channel.

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Philip

[@nixtax3526]

Interesting vlog mate . Looking forward to seeing the Arse end of nowhere!

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Nix. Deffo the arse end beautiful place but never going back

[@MrSteffen2020]

Thank you Martin for nice video see you next week

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Steffen

[@Sircraig7963]

Aye up lad ,, Thas always takin us lot somewhere nice Martin ,, As always ,, i had a lovely time, but i can't wait till tha teks us t arse end of nowhere. So ,,thas done it again lad ,n what a treat it was . Much Respect from Down Under

[@MartinZero]

Hi Craig. I am pleased to announce we eventually got to the arse end of nowhere, regards to down under 😀

[@Sircraig7963]

@@MartinZero By gum lad ,, tha certainly knows how deliver interesting content . Down in bowels ,all way out t arse end . Tha stops at nowt lad . Much Respect from Down Under

[@paulcarpenter2800]

Brilliant stuff! Great exploring and background information. Thanks for sharing, Paul

[@danny2me70]

evening martin ,always great content and(the original vlog you did on the railway tunnels last year i think it was inspired me to go and look at them over lockdown (june ,july ) there were impressive then i went through marsden and made my way back home .

[@MartinZero]

That place is incredible Danny

[@suzantonn1188]

No apologies necessary. If those mill buildings were more urban they hopefully would be protected structures.. I look forward to more historical info and pictures of the quarry. Excited about your upcoming railway explore.

[@stevesrepairs3815]

Thanks Martin for another very interesting vlog to historic places that I've never been to and I can't wait to see the next one. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@trevorwright6165]

well done martin that was great but hard work i think for you take care all the best from trev and Chris down south xx

[@MartinZero]

Yeah its bleak up there. thanks a lot

[@theoasisvlogs5954]

Keep up the good work. Love yorkshire must visit again. Not been since I was at Huddersfield uni

[@MartinZero]

Thank you

[@anthonycanham8782]

Sorry to hear about your long trip started to late , reckon your enthusiasm gets the better of you sometimes. lol . Looking forward to the second attempt sure it will be top notch as always. Tony from Australia

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Tony. I got it sorted, regards to Australia

[@robertdodge8587]

Just discovered you this week , very interesting, I will have to watch more!

[@hotbutteredcrumpet]

Can't wait for it....As always love your content 👍👍🐝

[@metals2magnets428]

amazing video martin as usual, thise little square holes in the stine work used to house a drum fir a winch system that lowered wagons down the tram way i remember going up there in school for a day out..massive 5hank you for the little clip of hartford mill its sad to see it as it stands spent most of my childhood in there and now live in birmingham thank you for all rhe footage youve already putbout about it im glad the chimney is still standing its an amazing view looking up from the bottom of the inside if in back in manchester before its gone ill see if the entrace is there still and get you in if you want you was so close to getting in on the video you did of it if youd of gone to the next doorway in the ild boiler room you could squeeze through a fox used to live in there

[@MartinZero]

Oh yeah I almost went in but it was filthy. I needed a boiler suit

[@metals2magnets428]

@@MartinZero yeah its very sooty in there could do with a sweep haha

[@AdventuresWithJay]

I’m new to your channel after watching a few of your Manchester videos. Really enjoyed watching them Martin. 👍

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Jay

[@robinsharples5314]

Great micro video Martin, that cast iron object set into the stonework at the incline head was a bearing box to allow the winding gear shaft to pass through the stone wall, they housed the top and bottom bearings and the spindle you mentioned was all that remained of the bearing securing bolts.. These iron boxes were more common in mills where the line shafts passed through the internal walls...

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Robin. I thought that may have been the case

[@davidstearns9664]

Another excellent video . I love the maps! I often find these places on Google Earth.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks David, yeah good to know where these places are

[@mikeclarke3882]

Hi Martin. It was short but sweet this week, but as always, very interesting too. Looking forward to seeing the results of your second trip the "Arse end of nowhere". Stay safe!

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Mike. I may have overhyped it now 😀

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

I love the moors. Nothing like them. Wild and free. ❣❣

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Short but sweet , looking forward to next weeks mystery video 🤔👌🏼👍🏼🧱

[@MartinZero]

Cheers guys

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@@MartinZero 🧱👍🏼

[@David-ds4mt]

I’ve been to this place before, it’s beautiful, and has an amazing view

[@t77299]

now you left us on a cliffhanger 😉, looking forward to seeing your vlog👍🏻😄

[@theanchorsholmeartisan4076]

Great video Martin! Absolutely no apologies needed. I’ll be looking forward to seeing next weeks instalment 😁👍🏻

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one Martin look forward to it wereever it is ✌️

[@Tom-gr6nx]

excellent video martin take care and stay safe.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Tom

[@daveconyard8946]

Thanks martin keep safe 👍👍 in these strange times. Dave

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Dave and you

[@chrisspain5411]

As you say short, but informative and the views were great.

[@marktmdyorkshire7610]

Wow what a very interesting place that is, id love to try the metal detector there, I guess getting a permission to do so would be difficult. There would be allsorts of treasures there, coins of all eras, buckles, tools, you name it. Love your vids. Brilliant 👏

[@MartinZero]

Which begs the question. Can you just not go up there and do it sneaky ?

[@marktmdyorkshire7610]

@@MartinZero i would if I could but I could never do that haha

[@KidCurry666]

Another great video mate, thanks👍 cannot wait for the next one after the build up, it's like who shot JR all over again 😆😆

[@MartinZero]

Oh shit !!! Ive built it up too much Steve 😀

[@kohedunn]

I'm sitting here in Alberta , nodding and grinning while you're telling your story that I will have to watch next week or later depending if I find it hhahahhaah thanks Martin !xx By the way , its November 26th , and Ive been preoccupied with the American elections !x

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Anne, hope you enjoy

[@darriendastar3941]

Many thanks for this, Martin. After the week I've had, I needed a bit of sense. To be honest, you just calmed me down and let me breathe. It wasn't your usual vid, but it was bloody good anyway. By the time you read this, you've probably been soaked through your skin and are cold, wet and pissed off if the weather forecasts have been correct. So I hope you're OK. And many thanks again.

[@MrJsd10]

As usual well worth the watch

[@Dave64track]

Great quarry to explore with Bronze Age history nice one you find some great places. We are all looking forward to next weeks video now to see how you went on looking for this railway related place in the back off now where I guess we will see in next weeks video if you found the place or not. Stay safe.

[@ivanhockenhull2604]

No apology necessary, Martin. More TV Magic. Cannot wait for next week's installment🇯🇪

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Ivan

[@holmesjunction]

Martin, you always have something interesting or amusing. You have to take the rough with the smooth, but you're not doing bad with your 'Ronnie Corbet armchair stories'. You keep vlogging and I'll keep watching.

[@MartinZero]

Ronnie Corbett. I used to watch them stories on a Saturday night 😄

[@tracya4087]

it s fine martin . you re always welcome no matter what . all our best wishes from nick and tracy in wigan

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Nick and Tracy

[@deanbrown29]

God you know how to build suspense, bring on next week!

[@MartinZero]

I may have built it up too much 😀

[@aniwilliams3370]

OMG, OMG, OMG 😮 ... you went to the quarry! 💞. No need to apologise to me - this is a *brilliant* video. What a fantastic place, and how amazing with the Bronze Age link and the plant fossils. I wonder if those metal brackets held a mechanism for a gravity-fed truck system? I've loved this, seeing all those amazing cut/dressed stones just left there. I can't even begin to think what it must have been like to work there with the weather. Do you think the stones were used in the tunnels when they were being built? Maybe lowered down the shafts? I have absolutely loved this video. I can't believe you went there! 😍. This has made my day to actually see it 💞

[@doeharris5363]

Just subscribed l found your video very interesting. I used to live in Holmfirh and l just love the area's around about. Marsden is a great place. Why not do a walk around Digley Reservoir. Thank you for sharing your video. 😊😊😊😊🐱🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@MartinZero]

Thank you Doe much appreciated