Pontil pits and Castelneau pit, La Grand-Combe, Alès, Gard, Occitanie, Francei
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Pontil pits and Castelneau pit | Colliery (Abandoned) |
| La Grand-Combe | Commune |
| Alès | Arrondissement |
| Gard | Department |
| Occitanie | Region |
| France | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
44° 14' 24'' North , 4° 3' 4'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Colliery (Abandoned) - last checked 2022
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Le Martinet | 828 (2016) | 3.2km |
| Les Salles-du-Gardon | 2,789 (2016) | 3.8km |
| Laval-Pradel | 1,075 (2016) | 3.9km |
| Portes | 343 (2016) | 4.0km |
| Saint-Florent-sur-Auzonnet | 1,225 (2016) | 4.9km |
Mindat Locality ID:
427418
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:427418:9
GUID (UUID V4):
11ca3d6d-ddff-4cfb-8199-9a60c823ebab
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Puits de Pontil, Puits Casteneau
The two shafts "Pontil" 1 and 2, as well as shaft "Castelneau" were on the same terrain
Shaft "pontil No.2" was in operation from 1888 to 1963
Shaft "Pontil 1" was sunk in 1866
Schaft "Castelneau" was in operation from 1963
The Owner was the "Cie. des Mines de Grand Combe". After the end of the 2nd World War, all mines of the company were nationalized
The geo-coordinates indicate the approximate location of mine area
List of minerals for each chemical element
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