Porters Shaft. Engine house chimney. May 1980

The fancy masonry is self evident. The pumping engine and whim were housed in very ornate buildings on the instruction of the mineral lord, Lord Exmouth, who had his seat nearby.

This photograph is by Dickie Bird and was uploaded December 21st 2014. © Dickie Bird please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.

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