Two capped shafts east of Bawden Farm
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Two capped shafts east of Bawden Farm
Image: © Richard Law Taken: 20 Sep 2012
This simple, cheap but effective method of capping shafts is seen in a number of old mine workings around this headland. The steel cage will prevent sheep & cattle falling in, likewise humans unless (they're very determined) but I guess allows access for bats.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.320743
Longitude
-5.217929