After passing the Frazers Grove Complex several times over the past few
months I was sad to see that it is apparently being dismantled by scrapmen.
The winding house at the top of the firestone incline has already gone as
has the winding house for number 2 shaft.
Does anyone know what the final fate of the site is, particularly with
regard to the 2 shaft headframes. Surely parts of the site are of
significant enough value to preserve. Also does anyone know if access is
allowed to the site for mine explorers. I am aware that the Greencleugh and
Frazers Hush inclines were blocked up due to problems with bad air – perhaps
this is a problem that will also affect the Grove Rake area of the complex.
Alistair Myers
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