Mine Howe.

Introduction

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Mine Howe.

Image: © Peter Ward Taken: 10 Sep 2001

Excavation of the earthwork adjacent to the main shaft. There is uncertainty about the age and purpose. Neolithic? Iron Age? Subject of one of the Time Team programs on TV in 2000.

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Image Location

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Latitude
58.937549
Longitude
-2.849587