The wheel itself originated at Annesley Colliery in Nottinghamshire.

It took 3 lorries and assistance from the Territorial Army to transport its 30 foot by 19 foot 7 tonnes to Apedale.

Keith Meeson, an ex-miner, can be thanked - he was one of the people responsible for setting up Apedale Heritage Centre and paid what sounds like a bargain £100 for the wheel.

It was a bit more expensive to get the wheel here; a £15,000 Countryside Agency grant helped fund its restoration and placement.

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1. Apedale Heritage Centre – Silverdale Community Park loop from Chesterton Community Sports College

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2. Tranquil Lake – Apedale Heritage Centre loop from Silverdale

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3. Apedale Heritage Centre – The Void Lake loop from Silverdale

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120m

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Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial

1. Apedale Heritage Centre – Silverdale Community Park loop from Chesterton Community Sports College

2. Tranquil Lake – Apedale Heritage Centre loop from Silverdale

3. Apedale Heritage Centre – The Void Lake loop from Silverdale

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