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Oatfield Wood Mine

Lulsgate Bottom, Broadfield Down.

NGR:ST 50831 66391
WGS84:51.39441, -2.70810
Length:7 m
Depth:4 m
Altitude:200 m
Tags:Mine, Lost
Registry:mcr-n

The entrance is blocked with corrugated iron and in a rock face. There is horizontal extension for 4m and the shaft can be seen descending for 4m but is partially blocked with household rubbish.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Follow the footpath that run parallel with the woods for about 2/3 of the length of the wood and then turn right and follow the track down into the woods for about 30m.

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This entry was last updated: 2024-03-02 14:13:41

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