WishIHadAName
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Not been able to find a lot of info on this one im aftaid was a bit of a chance find through a local! However some archive pictures can be found here http://www.aditnow.co.uk/album/Swanage-Limestone-Quarry-Archive-Album/
The mine consists of one 45 degree slope shaft going down about 50 feet where stone was hauled up using a donkey and rope. At the bottom of shaft it splits off into three main passages with a rabbit warren of connecting passages may of which are filled with deads! Anyway on with the pictures!
Chain around pillar at bottom of shaft maybe for haulage
Strange object on side any ideas??
The beam made of rail at bottom of shaft seems to be taking a lot of weight
Old fuel can
One of the few wooden props
More supporting rails
More stone supports
Cut stone ready to go to surface one day?
Thats all hope not too boring and sorry for being a bit light on the history!
The mine consists of one 45 degree slope shaft going down about 50 feet where stone was hauled up using a donkey and rope. At the bottom of shaft it splits off into three main passages with a rabbit warren of connecting passages may of which are filled with deads! Anyway on with the pictures!
Chain around pillar at bottom of shaft maybe for haulage
Strange object on side any ideas??
The beam made of rail at bottom of shaft seems to be taking a lot of weight
Old fuel can
One of the few wooden props
More supporting rails
More stone supports
Cut stone ready to go to surface one day?
Thats all hope not too boring and sorry for being a bit light on the history!
