Aerial view.
SC 1680467
Description Aerial view.
Date 1990
Collection RCAHMS Aerial Photography
Catalogue Number SC 1680467
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of B 37933
Scope and Content Aerial view of Bilston Glen Colliery, Midlothian Bilston Glen Colliery, one of five super-pits opened by the brand new National Coal Board, was begun in 1952. Sinking was completed in 1963 and production peaked in 1970 when a workforce of 2,367 produced 4,000 tons of coal per day. It was closed in 1989. Bottom right is the Fanhouse connected to the downcast shaft, Number 2, by huge ducts. In the centre is the Coal Preparation Plant. A covered belt conveyor carries coal into it from Number 1 Shaft (centre left). By law, every mine must have two shafts so that miners can escape if one shaft is blocked. This also ensures proper ventilation of the mine. Fresh air is pumped into the downcast shaft and stale air is expelled from the upcast shaft. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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