South Downcast shaft

This appears to have been the coal drawing shaft with its screens attached to The Headstock Housing. This always had a rather "ready to fall down appearance" to the screens. The Headstock also had a twisted appearance as it originally faced the opposite way. This picture shows the spot lamps have already been removed (They went to Eppleton colliery) meaning it doesn''t have long.

This photograph is by lyons and was uploaded December 30th 2015. © lyons please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.

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