6th April 2002 15:05
Nettleden are a small, peaceful group of friends who enjoy exploring the secrets of underground Britain.
Nettleden have never vandalised anything at any location either underground or over ground in surface buildings.
Nettleden have never caused any damage or broken anything to gain access to any site over or under ground.
Nettleden have visited many locations over the UK including Box and Tunnel Quarry, Swans Mine, Brown’s Folly, HMS Royal Author and of course the favourite, Monkton Farleigh. Nettleden have never caused damage to any of these site while entering or exploring.
Nettleden were committed to the complete exploration and documentation of Monkton Farleigh Mine as you can tell from the website at www.nettleden.com because of this Nettleden were sadden when the mine was closed off.
Nettleden would not take violent action to regain access to Monkton Farleigh however Nettleden are aware of groups of people who have used explosives and various other tools to gain access to closed off underground areas.
Nettleden, unaware of the fact that the whole of the mine is owned by Wansdyke Security started a campaign to attract the attention of those groups with access to explosives to gain knowledge and advice on the safe and effective use of explosives. Nettleden have no experience in using explosives safely or effectively and would never attempt to. Nettleden it’s self would not get involved in any criminal activity whether the wall was erected by Wansdyke Security’s or by the local council as Nettleden believed was the case.
I’m sure that if Monkton Farleigh Mine remains unused for the years to come that eventually someone will open the mine up again at which time Nettleden look forward to the opportunity to explore the mine once again.
If you have any queries on the above please contact Steve Higgins, call 07816 285931.