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SPOIL HEAP
A mound of waste material derived from industrial activity.
Spoil Tip (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
Related Terms
Term | Note |
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COLLIERY | A site with buildings and structures for the extraction of coal. |
LIME WORKS | An industrial site where lime (calcium carbonate) is produced. |
MINE | An excavation made in the earth for the purpose of digging out metallic ores, coal, salt, precious stones and other minerals. Use specific term where known. |
MINE WORKINGS | An area of mining activity, where excavations have extracted ores, coal, salt or precious stones. Use specific MINE type where known eg LEAD MINE. |