Winding tower in the former Penallta Colliery, Hengoed
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Winding tower in the former Penallta Colliery, Hengoed
Image: © Jaggery Taken: 25 Feb 2012
This is one of two towers housing the winding wheel mechanism that formerly hoisted and lowered the cage giving miners access to and from the mine workings. Penallta Colliery closed in November 1991.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.65411
Longitude
-3.245125