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Birch Aller Mine

This was a short lived mine situated to the north of Bridford in the Teign Valley, like nearby Wheal Exmouth this was another mine looking for lead and silver, however this one only lasted 5 years from 1850-1855. All that is left is the chimney beside a footpath.

The chimney at Birch Aller
The plaque on the chimney

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