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.

Location

Leicestershire Asfordby

Period

1990s (1990 - 1999)

Tags

1980s (1980 - 1989) mine mining industry 1990s (1990 - 1999)