Firbeck Main colliery
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Firbeck Main colliery
Image: © Ashley Dace Taken: Unknown
The colliery from the spoil heap. The coal is about 780 metres below ground. The building to the left is the old engine shed seen here. http://www.healeyhero.co.uk/rescue/pits/FirbeckColliery/FirbeckColliery.htm
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Image Location
Latitude
53.367424
Longitude
-1.129964