Killhope Wheel, Killhope Lead Mining Centre, Co Durham

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Lead mining centre run by Durham County Council. The 34 ft Armstrong overshot wheel powered machinery to wash and seperate lead ore.

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Size: 5362px × 4557px
Location: Killhope, Weardale, Co. Durham
Photo credit: © Brownlow Brothers / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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