StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: mining

Recent rain seems to have made this spoil heap somewhat more noticeable. From the lack of vegetation I would surmise that it was from Lead mining.

This is the memorial to the 147 men and boys killed in Whitehaven' worst mining disaster. In 1910 the pit was the scene of underground devastation after an explosion resulted in fires and collapses. Sadly, this event wasn't the first or the last in the various pits in and around Whitehaven, despite improved ventilation, the thick seam being worked emitted a lot of "fire damp" aka methane. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellington_Pit,_Whitehaven

Part of Bella's "High Tide" walking route - up to the viewpoint and/or the Candlestick ... Just along the path is the monument to the 147 Men & Boys killed in the 1910 Wellington Pit Disaster. This was an explosion, leading to fires and collapses underground. Sadly, many of the victims were never recovered and the affected areas were simply walled off. (the temporary fencing is related to an unsightly building project, as is the lack of greens maintenance) e2a & e2a2 &e2a3 The two HBM seats have a good view out over the outer harbour The HWW is a significant retaining structure, including some long reinforcing bolts The HFF - several fences, both along Wellington Terrace, and one up by The Candlestick

The Romans, directly and indirectly, began what became large scale exploitation of a range of mineral resources in the areas we now know as England and Wales. . . Not my Image : Fair Use & public information

The sculpture "The End of an Era" depicting and commemorating the mining industry in Whitehaven. (one of three images)