Posted on 03/10/2021 6:09:20 PM PST by marshmallow
These tunnels at the border of England and Wales have been undocumented for centuries.
Electrical workers have discovered a network of tunnels near Tintern Abbey. The tunnels are believed to be more than 800 years old, but have not been documented on any map.
The discovery was made by workers from Western Power Distribution. BBC reports that the team was digging a trench to run wires to a private residence when they unearthed the tunnels. The team was sure to reseal the entrance to ensure its safety until it is examined.
The Welsh historical preservation society, Cadw, has since halted the work in order to conduct an archaeological examination.
According to Daily Mail, the tunnels are about 4 feet high, and it is unclear how far they stretch. The tunnels run parallel to the Angiddy Brook, which flows through the Wye Valley. Experts have suggested that they could be linked to iron works found in the area. Their proximity to Tintern Abbey, however, suggest the two may be connected.
The oldest maps of the area date to the 18th century, but they do not feature the tunnels. The archaeological crew will have to map the network as they explore. The investigation is only just getting started, but officials say it could take years to complete.
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“I’m not saying that there ARE ghosts in those tunnels, but...”
Old tin mines?
Cryin’ shame what the Tudors did to those abbeys. Bastards.
I’ve been in some pretty spooky WWII tunnels
Mysterious Network of Tunnels Discovered Near Tintern Abbey [UK]
"They delved too deep."
Might be treasure in those tunnels...
Aye, matey, might be treasure...
I thought I’d read someplace that medieval churches and such were sometimes linked by tunnels. I imagine if you sought sanctuary in one you could escape via the tunnels.
Bkmk
“I imagine if you sought sanctuary in one you could escape via the tunnels.”
Yep, my first thought was escape, too. If you have the means and a practical way to do devise an underground escape capability, then why not?
One elite segment of politically correct bug people purge another, disfavored group (probably conservatives). "Why did you attack me?" "Because--you're different."
Others have seen this not that long ago as there are overhead pipes or conduit in one of the photos.
This determination (or SWAG) has been made based on age, history and symbology found on tunnel walls.
Ping.
I’ve visited.
It looks wonderful - atmospheric.
People were short back then... But not ‘that’ short.
4’ tunnels typically means water or sewerage. So the archeological dig will likely reveal lot of sh*te.
The most HAUNTING place I’ve ever been to.......gorgeous.
Axis Mundi
Nephilim
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