Rubbing stamps were used underground to support the "ceiling" (mined: 'hanging'). These reusable supports consisted of two metal tubes. They could give way a little without breaking when the slope sank.

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🐐Zwei Bergziegen🐐

October 10, 2021

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Interesting facts about mining on the tour, in beautiful surroundings 🌲🌳🍃🍁💚

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

February 11, 2022

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"... Longwall lining is the term used in mining to describe all types of lining that serve to keep the hanging wall between the working face (coal face) and the …

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