The headgear at Bersham Colliery
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The headgear at Bersham Colliery
Image: © Richard Hoare Taken: 30 Sep 2018
This was placed above number 2 shaft in 1930 following a fire which destroyed the earlier wooden structure. Originally from the nearby Gatewen Colliery. Restored with the help of Heritage Lottery Funding.
Images are licensed for reuse under creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0
Image Location
Latitude
53.026427
Longitude
-3.023391