LES TERRILS DU NORD PAS DE CALAIS

In the mining area of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, 339 dumps are identified. In 1969, the collieries were assigned an individual number for reference, and exploit them. They are numbered from west to east, from No. 1 to 202. A further list was created in the 1970s. The sites are numbered from 203 to 260, without specific logic, each number was assigned based sites that can be exploited. Some sites are composed of several annexes heaps or satellites, a letter following the number.

Some are conical heaps, but there are also mixed platters tabular heaps, or, the rider heaps. Many dumps have been exploited, but relatively few have completely disappeared.

Fifty-one of these dumps, and other elements of the mining heritage, have been inscribed on the World Heritage List of Unesco, 30 June 20121.

Dumps " Twin " of Loos -en- Gohelle:

Both heaps are considered the highest in Europe (187 meters). The top two , so-called " Lens is " and " west of Lens ," adds a third dish , called " Lens again." The complex extends over an area of ​​90 hectares. They have the peculiarity of having deposits on ear cones. They are included in the registration Monuments Base 11/19 area.

Bing No. 87 , called " Sainte -Henriette ":

It is situated on the A1 motorway and the LGV Nord , in the municipality of Dourges . Conical with its recognizable silhouette and 100 meters high , it is a symbolic " gateway" well known to the Nord - Pas de Calais.

Dumps " Twin " 2 and 3 Haillicourt:

Almost as high as those of Loos -en- Gohelle (180 meters) and conical , they welcome a bushy and woody vegetation and a rich and diverse fauna. 3,000 feet of Chardonnay were planted on the south - southwest 100 meters slopes , making Haillicourt the first French city to a wine Bing . They are located in the municipalities of Ruitz and Maisnil -les- Ruitz .

The Bing Pinchonvalles:

Located in the commune of aircraft, this is one of the longest in the Nord - Pas de Calais. He got a hold of 75 hectares. Considered the richest France Bing ecologically , it enjoys official protection of a biotope .

Bing No. 14 says " 5 of Auchterarder ":

This heap is 103 meters high . It covers 13.2 hectares. Conical , it is colonized by spontaneous vegetation . Recognized Natural Area of ​​Ecological Interest , Fauna and Flora ( ZNIEDD ) .

Bing No. 10 Bruay -Béthune:

Bing No. 10 conical , has a height of 90 meters and covers 10.2 hectares. Known for his spontaneous vegetation.

Bing No. 93 says " 21 North Courriere ":

It is located in the town of Harnes (90 meters). As its name suggests, it is derived from the operation of the pit 21 Northern Mining Company Courrières . Its conical shape is characteristic.

Bing 3 South Nœux:

At twenty kilometers from Lens, Bing Nœux Mines welcomes a synthetic ski slope 320 meters long. The "Stage Snow " is open all year.

Questions

1) Dumps are old mines remains of:
a) -Gold
b) -Silver
c) -Iron
d) -Coal

2) The last coal mine in Nord Pas de Calais was closed:
a) -1970
b) -1990
c) -2003
d) -2004

3) The number of existing dumps in the Nord Pas de Calais:
a) -58
b) -92
c) -124
d) -339

By Marion Giaquinta