Gritstone arching

Fine example of the masons' work taken not far from the air shaft, about four or five hundred yards from the portal. Due to the depth of the sough below Stanton Moor, there were no air shafts until the level had passed under the moor near Birchover.

This photograph is by Dickie Bird and was uploaded July 13th 2009. © Dickie Bird please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.

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