Wilson pits, Montchanin, Autun, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Francei
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Wilson pits | Colliery (Abandoned) |
| Montchanin | Commune |
| Autun | Arrondissement |
| Saône-et-Loire | Department |
| Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | Region |
| France | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
46° 44' 50'' North , 4° 27' 25'' 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) | 1.1km |
| Torcy | 3,065 (2016) | 2.4km |
| Saint-Eusèbe | 1,081 (2016) | 3.8km |
| Saint-Leu | 29,278 (2018) | 3.8km |
| Les Bizots | 421 (2016) | 5.2km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Puits Wilson
This mine consisted of two shafts.
No. 1 was sunk from 1826 to 1831 and had a final depth of 231 meters
No. 2 was sunk in 1854 and had a final depth of 197 meters
The mine was equipped with a screening plant and a coal washing plant. In 1912 the mine was shut down and demolished a year later.
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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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Wilson pits, Montchanin, Autun, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France