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Oatfield Farm Mine Shaft

Lulsgate Bottom, Broadfield Down.

NGR:ST 50372 66437
WGS84:51.39479, -2.71470
Length:10 m
Depth:15 m
Altitude:175 m
Tags:Mine
Registry:mcr-n

Shaft in front of Oatfield Farm. An 18th century lead mine - until recently used as a well. Fault with calcite which pinches out rapidly in both directions.

Alternative Names: Oatfield Farm Shaft

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