2011

SW6847 : Mining activity above Porthtowan

taken 12 years ago, near to Porthtowan, Cornwall, England

Mining activity above Porthtowan
Mining activity above Porthtowan
Almost hidden in a heathery landscape above the cliffs, these cages are heads of former mine shafts, caged off to prevent inquisitive animals (and probably humans) from falling down them. In the distance, off St Agnes Head SW6951 are Bawden Rocks SW7053

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Geographical Context: Quarrying, Mining other tags: Mine Shaft Head Cage Cliff Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Porthtowan [11] · St Agnes Head [3] ·
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SW6847, 32 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Graham Horn   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 21 October, 2011   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 24 January, 2012
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SW 687 476 [100m precision]
WGS84: 50:16.9758N 5:14.8853W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SW 6873 4757
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North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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