Engine House for the gypsum mine, Acorn Bank
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Engine House for the gypsum mine, Acorn Bank
Image: © Humphrey Bolton Taken: 7 Jul 2021
Gypsum was mined in the estate by open-cast from 1880 and underground from 1890 The mine closed in 1938. This building looks as if it was built during the early 20C.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.644865
Longitude
-2.589116