Mines de'n Bofill -Regencós, Spain
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Axel-F
N 41° 57.811 E 003° 10.141
31T E 514005 N 4645739
Abadoned, but still accessable, mine near Regencós.
Waymark Code: WMJCYK
Location: Cataluña, Spain
Date Posted: 11/01/2013
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EL SITIO
Las minas son bastante profundas y en algunos puntos peligrosas, si decidis explorarlas tened precaución no lo hagais con niños.
LA HISTORIA
Aunque las minas pertenecen a Pals algún reginconenc trabajó allí a las órdenes de "el abuelo rajoler", el apodo con que era conocido José Bofill Pericay, quien las explotaba.
De las minas, abandonadas a mediados de siglo XX, se extraía tierra oscura para hacer cántaros.
Disfrutad del aire fresquito que sale de la mina.
English
THE SITE
The mines. Also caaled “the black mines” are quite deep and in some places dangerous. Caution needed if you decide to explore it with children.
HISTORY
In the mid-twentieth century, from these now abandoned mines
clay was extracted for industrial use.
The mines were once exploited under the command of "Grandpa Rajoler",whose nickname was Jose Bofill Pericay. The mines were named after him.
Enjoy the chilly air coming out of the mine.
Mine Type: Abandoned Mine
Mineral Collecting: Yes
Material Mined: Aggregate, Clay, Rock, and related material
Operation: Underground Mine
Surface Features: No
KNOWN DANGERS:
It is pretty dark inside. Beware of a maze inside the mine.
Any Other information:
If you like, there is a geocache hidden near this mine: http://coord.info/GC33093
Any associated website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.