Polished coal, c 1983.
Later (my last) visit to this pit. The blackened band in the coal is were a haulage rope (most likely overtub) has constantly rubbed the seam on a slight curve, to a high polish. The ganister can be seen being squeezed under the weight. Entrances now sealed, with almost no surface remains...
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