Winsford Rock Salt Mine, from the River Weaver [3]
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Winsford Rock Salt Mine, from the River Weaver [3]
Image: © Christine Johnstone Taken: 14 Sep 2016
A disused wharf. The salt is mostly transported by road, and occasionally by train, but not by boat. This mine produces most of the salt used on Britain's winter roads. It was formerly called Meadowbank Mine.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.20821
Longitude
-2.517562