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Albert Opencast Coal Site

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Albert Opencast 1977:  View 12
Albert Opencast 1977: View 12
Photo: Mike Barton
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Item #: 20070
Disposal Point, where the coal is crushed, screened loaded and despatched.

Comment by: Ken R on 1st March 2012 at 23:55

Where was this opencast operation???

Comment by: Mike Barton on 2nd March 2012 at 17:05

Please also see comments on Photo 1. The site was between Abram and West Leigh, near Bickershaw village. The main site entrance was on Smiths Lane (B5237) and the Disposal Point entrance was off Bolton House Road.

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