How many coal mines were there in Nottinghamshire?

When the coal industry was nationalised in 1947, there were 49 collieries in Nottinghamshire; now there are none. The last pits to close were Calverton (1999), Annesley (2000), Clipstone (2003), Harworth (2006), Wellbeck (2010) & Thoresby (2015).

How do you check if a property is in a coal mining area?

You can check if a property is in a former coal mining area and order a mining report if it is. Property near to past mining activities may be at risk of being on unstable ground (sometimes called ‘subsidence’). A coal mining report gives information on: mine entries within 20 metres of a property’s boundaries.

What was the deepest coal mine in Nottinghamshire?

Clipstone Colliery
Clipstone Colliery

How many pits were there in Nottingham?

A few pre-1998 papers on Nottinghamshire mining have been listed by Brook and Griffin gives an overview of the pre-nationalised industry there. Thoresby colliery was still producing coal in 2015. Brook, M….Collieries after Nationalisation in 1947.

When did Ollerton pit close?

1995
Arthur left the colliery in 1993, two years before the Ollerton pit closed in 1995.

Were there mines in Nottingham?

Babbington Colliery at Cinderhill, Nottingham (sunk in 1841) was the first site where serious coal mining on an industrial scale took place in the county. Nottinghamshire was a relatively new coalfield compared to the other mining areas in Britain, and most of the larger mines were opened and developed after 1900.

How long does a coal mining search take?

During busy periods it may take up to 72 hours. If you draw the report boundary yourself, then, in most cases, reports are issued almost instantly.

When did Ollerton colliery shut?

Once you crossed that picket line, you go to the grave a scab.” Arthur left the colliery in 1993, two years before the Ollerton pit closed in 1995.

When did Bevercotes pit close?

1993
Located in Bevercotes to the north of Ollerton, the colliery was, alongside Cotgrave Colliery, one of two new collieries opened in the county of Nottinghamshire in the 1960s. The colliery was closed in 1993 and turned into a nature reserve.

When did Gedling pit close?

1991
Gedling Colliery The Geding pit site closed in 1991. The colliery was still in use until 1991, but after a fallow period it has now had new life breathed into it.

What does a coal mining search reveal?

The Coal Authority Report reveals information regarding any past, present and future mining and highlights any environmental and stability risks which could affect the property. The search also provides details of any subsidence remediation claims, shaft locations, reported hazards and mine gas emissions.

Where was the first coal mine in Nottingham?

Although Babbington Colliery at Cinderhill, Nottingham (sunk 1841), was the first site for serious coal mining in the county, Nottinghamshire was a relatively new coalfield compared to the other mining areas of Britain, and most of the larger mines were sunk after 1900.

Where are the coalfields in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire?

Please note that for ease of mapping the collieries of South Derbyshire around Swadlincote are listed on the Leicestershire page. Similarly Harworth colliery in North Nottinghamshire is included on the Yorkshire page.

Where are the coal mines located in the UK?

20 Coanwood, Haltwistle, Coanwood Coal Co. 21 Cox Lodge, Newcastle, Owners of Buradon and Cox Lodge Collieries. 22 Cramlington, Newcastle, Lamb and Partners. 23 Cowpen, Blyth, Cowpen and North Seaton Coal Co. 24 Delaval Benwell, Newcastle, J. 0. Scott. 25 Dinnington, Near Newcastle, J. Bowes and Partners.

Where are the coal fired power stations in Nottinghamshire?

A string of coal fired electricity generating power stations were constructed along the River Trent – stretching from Rugeley in Staffordshire to West Burton in Nottinghamshire – and the Nottinghamshire coalfield was hailed as a major partner in the ‘Powerhouse of Britain’.