Monument record M18416 - Coal mine at Bramcote
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | SK 50399 39200 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK53NW |
| District | Broxtowe |
| Civil Parish | Bramcote, Broxtowe |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Anomalous zones identified as possible shallow workings or bell pits. (1)
Made ground was encountered to the full depth of 2.9m ... probably a backfilled former bell pit associated with ancient coal extraction activities in the area. (2)
Light toned discreet mounds, former bell pits. 10 features, greater than 30m in diameter. Also dark toned bands of soil indicative of coal seam exposure or spreading of spoil. (3)
<1> Aspen, Aug 2000, Coventry Lane Improvements Phase II. Report on a Geophysical Investigation at Coventry Lane, Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, p 10 (Unpublished document). SNT2443.
<2> Aspen, Oct 2000, A6002 Coventry Lane Improvements Investigation of Geophysical Anomalies, pp 1-2 (Unpublished document). SNT2442.
<3> Cox C, 1997, Early Coal Mining in West Notts - Evidence from Vertical Aerial Photographs, p 137 (Unpublished document). SNT2296.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNT2443 Unpublished document: Aspen. Aug 2000. Coventry Lane Improvements Phase II. Report on a Geophysical Investigation at Coventry Lane, Bramcote, Nottinghamshire. p 10.
- <2> SNT2442 Unpublished document: Aspen. Oct 2000. A6002 Coventry Lane Improvements Investigation of Geophysical Anomalies. pp 1-2.
- <3> SNT2296 Unpublished document: Cox C. 1997. Early Coal Mining in West Notts - Evidence from Vertical Aerial Photographs. p 137.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM
