2012
SH4490 : The Great Opencast, Parys Mountain
taken 12 years ago, near to Gadfa, Isle of Anglesey/Sir Ynys Mon, Wales
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The Great Opencast, Parys Mountain
This immense opencast together with miles of underground workings was, in the early 19th century, the worlds largest source of copper. The windmill, whose remains are in the centre background, was once used to pump water from the underground workings. Close by there is a modern mineshaft, although its exact status at present is uncertain.
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- Grid Square
- SH4490, 157 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Paul Buckingham (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Tuesday, 28 August, 2012 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 3 September, 2012
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SH 443 903 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:23.1923N 4:20.5111W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SH 440 901
- View Direction
- East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
