Mine Shaft Cover in the Poldice Valley
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Mine Shaft Cover in the Poldice Valley
Image: © Tony Atkin Taken: 1 Apr 2006
This valley was covered in mines in the 19th Century. Now most of the buildings have gone and these conical mesh covers are commonly used to cap the shafts. They give bats access to underground roosting areas.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.238002
Longitude
-5.14825