Does anyone have any ideas about this? Was it built for the boiler? Or does it date from 1906? What was its purpose? A ventilation shaft? Why so low when the shale mine is located much higher? Was there a previous mine at that level? Any ideas or answers most appreciated!
As far as we know it was built to heat water for the mens shower block !
As far as we know it was built to heat water for the mens shower block !
the chimney is part of the original development and was part of the boiler to provide hot water for the amenities for the miners