2011
SK4964 : Pleasley Colliery
taken 13 years ago, near to Pleasley, Derbyshire, England
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Pleasley Colliery
Pleasley Colliery
Pleasley colliery is a preserved coal mine of the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire concealed coalfield. It lies roughly two miles east of the exposed coalfield.
A history can be found here Link.
On site are two steam winders Link Link two headstocks Link as well as other mining items Link. The site is still under restoration and there is an open day every September.
The area around the colliery has been landscaped providing rich limestone grasslands, lakes and woodlands.