Norchard Drain

The lowest point in the Forest mine's drainage system. When the pumps at Norchard where shut down it had a domino effect up through all the mines in the Cannop valley. The normal flow rate is in the region of 20,000 litres per minute

This photograph is by JR and was uploaded April 10th 2009. © JR please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.

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