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SPOIL HEAP

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A mound of waste material derived from industrial activity.

Spoil Tip (Non-Preferred)

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Related Terms

Term Note
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.

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