The Powder Store, Langthwaite, Arkengarthdale, Yorkshire Dales. A relic of the Lead Mining industry.

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The picture shows the Old Powder Store at Langthwaite, Arkengarthdale. This is a relic of the old lead mining industry and was built in an isolated position to house the gun powder that was used for underground blasting. It was built about 1800 and remains in good condition.

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Size: 5500px × 3620px
Location: Langthwaite, Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire
Photo credit: © Christine Whitehead / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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