Asfordby Mine, Leicestershire
England's newest colliery was built at Asfordby, and two shafts of over 1,500ft deep were sunk in 1986. The northern winding tower, of reinforced concrete, is seen here.
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England's newest colliery was built at Asfordby, and two shafts of over 1,500ft deep were sunk in 1986. The northern winding tower, of reinforced concrete, is seen here.
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