Verladeplatz an der Lahn Steinbruch Fachingen
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DerSchnelleLinus
N 50° 21.930 E 007° 59.321
32U E 428073 N 5579758
[DE] Der ehemalige Verladeplatz des Kalksteinbruchs Fachingen<br /> [EN] The former loading area of the dayming area of Fachingen
Waymark Code: WMFGDD
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 10/16/2012
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[DE] An diesem Verladeplatz direkt an der Lahn wurde früher Kalkstein verladen, der im angrenzenden Kalksteinbruch Fachingen abgebaut wurde. Der Steinbruch war von 1887 bis 1971 in Betrieb und wurde dann geschlossen.

[EN] This is a former loading area, directly on the river Lahn. At this place, in former times limestones from the day mining area nearby were loaded onto ships. The mining was under active operation from 1887 until 1971.

Mine Type: Abandoned Mine

Mineral Collecting: No

Material Mined: Limestone

Operation: Opencast Mine

Surface Features: Yes

KNOWN DANGERS:
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Any associated website: Not listed

Any Other information: Not listed
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