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The Arenberg Pit is a monument to the importance of mining at the dawn of the industrial age

Nord-Pas de Calais Mining Basin2012

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

At the Arenberg Pit at Wallers, you'll be struck by the majestic nature of the colliery. You will be greeted by the imposing, 60-metre-tall head frame No. 3, before following the heritage route from building to building, machine to machine, and even behind the scenes of a film or television shoot. Continue to the nearby mining community to discover its splendid village hall—an unexpected treat in a delightful forest setting, ideal for a hike or a stroll in the great outdoors.

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  • Title: The Arenberg Pit is a monument to the importance of mining at the dawn of the industrial age
  • Creator: Nord-Pas de Calais Mining Basin
  • Date Created: 2012
  • Rights: Jean-Michel André - Mission Bassin Minier
  • Location: France
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (ii)(iv)(vi)
  • Date of Inscription: 2012
  • Category of Site: Cultural site
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