The Counting House
Introduction
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The Counting House
Image: © Deborah Tilley Taken: 24 Jan 2009
I think this intriguing name stems from the days when Nolton was a busy coal mining area. It features in the census returns in the 19th century and was possibly where the pit owner did his books and paid his men. It is now holiday accommodation.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.826589
Longitude
-5.105182