Puits du Marais, Mining headframe in Le Chambon-Feugerolles, France
The metal structure features a double-wheeled headframe system that rises above the former mining complex in the Ondaine Valley.
Constructed between 1903 and 1909, the shaft reached a depth of 524 meters and primarily served for ventilation of the Montrambert mining sectors.
The headframe represents the industrial heritage of the Loire mining basin and stands as one of two remaining mine shafts in the region.
A water treatment station installed in 2008 processes iron-rich water through reed-filled basins before releasing it into the Ondaine River.
The shaft structure contains two independent compartments that served different mining sectors, making it a technical innovation for its time period.
Location: Le Chambon-Feugerolles
GPS coordinates: 45.39920,4.34442
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:40
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