Sainte-Barbe pits, Lavaveix-les-Mines, Aubusson, Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Francei
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Sainte-Barbe pits | Colliery (Abandoned) |
| Lavaveix-les-Mines | Commune |
| Aubusson | Arrondissement |
| Creuse | Department |
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | Region |
| France | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
46° 4' 30'' North , 2° 5' 30'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Colliery (Abandoned) - last checked 2023
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lavaveix-les-Mines | 863 (2016) | 1.0km |
| Saint-Pardoux-les-Cards | 298 (2016) | 2.3km |
| Saint-Martial-le-Mont | 274 (2016) | 2.9km |
| Ahun | 1,583 (2016) | 3.8km |
| Issoudun-Létrieix | 276 (2016) | 4.3km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Puits Sainte-Barbe
The "Sainte-Barbe" shaft was one of several shafts at Lavaveix-les-Mines that the mining company "Houilléres d'Ahun" had sunk to the north of their concession and which was used to mine the local coal reserves. Mining in the concession ended in 1969.
The geo-coordinates mark the location of the former colliery site
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- Moldanubian BeltOrogenic Belt
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France
- Massif CentralHighland Region
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Sainte-Barbe pits, Lavaveix-les-Mines, Aubusson, Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France