Element record L7071 - Possible mining remains, Wansley

Summary

MINE SHAFT (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century); MOUND (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century)

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Grid reference SK 45899 51199 (point)
Map sheet SK45SE
District Ashfield
Locality Wansley
Civil Parish Selston, Ashfield

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Full Description

Mounds, probably shaft mounds, indicative of former bell pits. Smaller mounds may be shaft heads. 7 features, of various diameters. (1)


<1> Cox C, 1997, Early Coal Mining in West Notts - Evidence from Vertical Aerial Photographs, p 59 (Unpublished document). SNT2296.

<2> Fairey Surveys, 1971, Vertical Air Photos (Aerial photograph). SNT681.

Other Refs: 14/334

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Cox C. 1997. Early Coal Mining in West Notts - Evidence from Vertical Aerial Photographs. p 59.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Fairey Surveys. 1971. Vertical Air Photos.

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Record last edited

Jul 21 2025 5:51PM

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