Hem Heath Colliery
Introduction
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Hem Heath Colliery
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 16 Dec 1990
Also known as Trentham Colliery. A relatively modern pit (not present on 1940s OS) and now demolished. The compressed air rope changing winch is now preserved at Apedale Heritage Centre, Newcastle-under-Lyme.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.970731
Longitude
-2.172686