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The Dropping Well 001

b12554. The dropping well is a petrifying well. The water of the well is rich in sulphate and carbonate. Artefacts put in the well are ""turned to stone"" over time. It is close to Mother Shiptons cave.

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Image Width 385
Image Height 640
Date Picture Taken 16th October 2007 20:07:00
Date 1890-1914
Description
Image Copyrights Blackburn with Darwen Library
Image Format Glass Negative
Image Location Blackburn Library
Place Knaresborough
Subjects Reservoirs, Rivers, Streams and Brooks
Image Collections Blackburn with Darwen Library