Engine house and chimney Taylor's Shaft, Hendre Mines
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Engine house and chimney Taylor's Shaft, Hendre Mines
Image: © John Harrison Taken: 15 May 2007
This engine house was built for an emergency pumping scheme in the lead mines during the First World War, using electric pumps in the shaft alongside. It was never finished. The tall brick chimney is possibly dated 1896.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.201292
Longitude
-3.193101