Ventilation Furnace, Bitton, South Gloucestershire

This was once a ventilation furnace and chimney for the Golden Valley coal mine. It was built in 1840-50. It was designed to draw up foul air from the underground workings of the mine. It is said to be the oldest of its kind.

Location

South Gloucestershire Bitton

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

coal mine chimney ventilation ruins Victorian (1837 - 1901)