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Spring Quarry Air Induction Shaft B1

RAF Rudloe Manor, Corsham.

NGR:ST 84641 69181
WGS84:51.42143, -2.22227
Length:0 m
Depth:0 m
Altitude:133 m
Tags:Mine, Shaft
Registry:wbc

Labelled as Induction Air Shaft B1 on plan of Spring Quarry (1942) in Secret Underground Cities by Nick McCamley (1998. Spring Quarry is divided into three major areas separated by geological faults. It was taken over by the Navy in 1937. 42 entrances including 10 air shafts. Slope shafts 'A' and 'C' had personnel escalators. Slope shaft 'D' sunk by War Dept. Slope shaft 'B' was the original Spring Quarry shaft. Emergency exit via slope shaft 'E'

Alternative Names: None recorded.

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