If it was a tunnel caving in wouldn't the story have made national news? The British press love a story involving the royals especially old royalty. 'Henry the eighths nooky tunnel finally revealed' and such like.
If it was well known fact why does no-one actually know about it.
Things get twisted in history, there may have been an old priest escape tunnel or something but 2 mile long tunnels through sand? That's a lot of work, a lot of timber or stone and a lot of spoils.
Hireing some equipment out and scanning the ground for it, if you're allowed, is probably the best chance of getting anything conclusive.
I love tales of tunnels but this one seems unlikely.
Some more through research and backup evidence with pictures would get more interest and would be needed for any actual investigation work.
If it was played in recently, last 60 years, wheres the entrance, it should be searchable.
The fact the original 'palace' was knocked down and the current one built 1774 might also scupper any ideas that fabled original features still exist.
If it was well known fact why does no-one actually know about it.
Things get twisted in history, there may have been an old priest escape tunnel or something but 2 mile long tunnels through sand? That's a lot of work, a lot of timber or stone and a lot of spoils.
Hireing some equipment out and scanning the ground for it, if you're allowed, is probably the best chance of getting anything conclusive.
I love tales of tunnels but this one seems unlikely.
Some more through research and backup evidence with pictures would get more interest and would be needed for any actual investigation work.
If it was played in recently, last 60 years, wheres the entrance, it should be searchable.
The fact the original 'palace' was knocked down and the current one built 1774 might also scupper any ideas that fabled original features still exist.
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