A recent exploration of mine workings at Nenthead, Cumbria, UK, has revealed two sites where a handful of twigs are laid on the floor of the mine working.
The length of twigs is approximately 200mm and the quantity is approx. one handful.
The material appears to be heather - this is unconfirmed because the twigs appear to be too fragile to move.
The mine is a lead mine, workings in the Great limestone within the High Flat. Present conditions are dry and dusty. No evidence of firesetting. Mine workings may date from a period between 1800 and 1830
Your views about why the twigs are in the mine, would be most welcome.
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