Air Shaft No.5, Whitehaven Tunnel
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Air Shaft No.5, Whitehaven Tunnel
Image: © Adrian Taylor Taken: 1 Jun 2021
The Grade II listed air shaft cap is in the grounds of St James’ Community Centre at the corner of Queen Street and High Street opposite St James Church (see photograph Image). The ventilation shaft was used in the construction of Whitehaven Tunnel which opened to railway traffic on the 29 September 1852 (see also photograph Image).
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Image Location
Latitude
54.550562
Longitude
-3.58393