Grand pit of Longpendu, Montchanin, Autun, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Francei
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Grand pit of Longpendu | Colliery (Abandoned) |
| Montchanin | Commune |
| Autun | Arrondissement |
| Saône-et-Loire | Department |
| Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | Region |
| France | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
46° 45' 44'' North , 4° 29' 22'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Colliery (Abandoned) - last checked 2023
Age:
358.9 ± 0.4 to 298.9 ± 0.15 Ma
Geologic Time:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Montchanin | 5,612 (2016) | 2.0km |
| Torcy | 3,065 (2016) | 2.8km |
| Saint-Leu | 29,278 (2018) | 3.6km |
| Écuisses | 1,686 (2016) | 3.8km |
| Saint-Julien-sur-Dheune | 224 (2016) | 4.4km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Grand puits de Longpendu
This shaft was sunk after 1840. It was one of the most important production shafts in the Montchanin coal basin. In 1912 the shaft was shut down
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- Moldanubian BeltOrogenic Belt
EuropeContinent
France
- Massif CentralHighland Region
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Grand pit of Longpendu, Montchanin, Autun, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France