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Puits Sainte-Marthe: One of the Oldest Surviving Masonry Coal Shafts

Puits Sainte-Marthe: One of the Oldest Surviving Masonry Coal Shafts

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Nicolo Ciampini Nicolo Ciampini

Explore the history of Puits Sainte-Marthe, one of the oldest surviving masonry coal shafts in the region.

In the town of Stiring-Wendel, lies Puits Sainte-Marthe. With construction campaigns taking place in 1849 and 1852, this monument historique is one of the oldest surviving masonry coal shafts in the region.

Recognized as a monument historique by decree on October 22, 1992, the structure remains a significant piece of the local heritage. It stands as a remnant of the area's coal mining past, preserved as a historical site for the community.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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