2015

NX9617 : Saltom Colliery - Whitehaven

taken 9 years ago, near to Whitehaven, Cumbria, England

Saltom Colliery - Whitehaven
Saltom Colliery - Whitehaven
Former colliery on the cliff edge. This mine, built in 1729, was operated until 1948. The coal seams dip out under the sea and are currently being explored for new coking coal resources.

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Geographical Context: Coastal Primary Subject: Mine
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NX9617, 60 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Ashley Dace   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 23 June, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 28 June, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NX 9636 1729 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:32.4137N 3:36.2064W
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