Rope changing winch, Agecroft Colliery

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Rope changing winch, Agecroft Colliery

Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 20 Apr 1987

Compressed air operated winch in the base of a large concrete tower for a Koepe tower winder.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.508901
Longitude
-2.303035