Swan's Shaft

The main pumping and winding shaft for Greenhurth Mine, sunk around 1870 and connected to the dressing floor by a waggonway. The power for the pumps was a waterwheel situated below the dressing floor.

This photograph is by sparty_lea and was uploaded March 15th 2009. © sparty_lea please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.

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