A survivor of the Great Rock Mine, Hennock
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A survivor of the Great Rock Mine, Hennock
Image: © Roger Cornfoot Taken: 6 Sep 2021
The Great Rock Mine in Hennock was the last working mine in the area. It produced micaceous haematite, used as an ingredient in Rust Proof paint used to paint battleships, tanks, railway bridges etc. It closed in the late 19th century but reopened in 1902, and finally closed in 1969.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.6156
Longitude
-3.654412