This a representative image from the Cockey Moor Coalfield Gallery, a coalfield that was worked from at least the Medieval Period.
The Image HRS 1709. The raised banks around the circular pit suggest a horse-whim has been used. There are traces of split coal on the ground. Possibly an 18th century coal pit. Click here for satellite image of whole site and other photo location links. http:/​/​g.​co/​maps/​mt9k7
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