Shaft cap in New Park Wood
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Shaft cap in New Park Wood by C Gallimore as part of the Geograph project.
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Shaft cap in New Park Wood
Image: © C Gallimore Taken: Unknown
The disused mine's access & ventilation shafts were covered by concrete caps and surrounded by iron railings to prevent accidents; the concrete cap is still intact under the fallen leaves.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.536433
Longitude
-2.485346