Village sign for Quaking Houses
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Village sign for Quaking Houses
Image: © Oliver Dixon Taken: 31 Oct 2014
This green corridor at the eastern end of the former mining village of Quaking Houses is on the site of the old coal mine. The old pit wheel can be seen in the background. The name possibly derives from being originally settled by Quakers, prior to the development of the mine.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.853167
Longitude
-1.70388