Fosse n° 11 - 19 des mines de Lens

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Fosse n° 11 - 19 des mines de Lens

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Fosse n° 11 - 19 des mines de Lens, Coal mine and historical monument in Loos-en-Gohelle, France

The mining complex features two main shafts, with shaft 11 containing a metal framework from 1923 and shaft 19 displaying a concrete extraction tower from 1960.

The site operated from 1894 to 1986, experiencing destruction during World War I and subsequent reconstruction in the 1920s as part of the Lens Mining Company.

The Province District, connected to pit 11/19, contains 600 residences built from 1894, showcasing the mining community's architectural and social organization.

Located on Rue de Bourgogne in Loos-en-Gohelle, the site stands 1.8 kilometers from the Louvre-Lens Museum and includes protected historical structures.

Twin slag heaps reaching 186 meters in height mark the landscape, serving as platforms for hiking and paragliding while supporting diverse plant and animal species.

Location: Loos-en-Gohelle

Address: rue de Bourgogne

GPS coordinates: 50.44320,2.78848

Latest update: May 24, 2025 09:01

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