Old mine shaft in Wilderswood
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Old mine shaft in Wilderswood
Image: © Karl and Ali Taken: 29 Jun 2014
There are many old coal and clay mine workings in the vicinity of Wilderswood and higher up on Winter Hill. This one was well hidden with a capping and only located by a knowledgeable friend pointing it out. No exact position given to protect the curious or the just plain stupid.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.607845
Longitude
-2.538005