Foord Pit Winding and Pumping Engines, Pulley Frame and Heapstead previous to the explosion of November 1880. "Heapstead" is a term referring to the buildings and works around a mine shaft, including an artificial embankment where the winding gear is located.
Date: ca.1880
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives Photo Collection: Industries: Mining: Coal: Stellarton: Foord Pit no. 5 / negative N-963, N-4005
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