Element record L7109 - Possible mining remains, Kirkby in Ashfield

Summary

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

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Grid reference SK 47199 54400 (point)
Map sheet SK45SE
District Ashfield
Civil Parish Kirkby in Ashfield, Ashfield

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Degraded mounds, probably indicative of former shafts or bell pits. Seen as vestigial mounds in 1971, but as dark toned soil marks (maculae) in 1968. 22 features, 5-10m in diameter. (1)
Probably associated with M2442, coal mine.


<1> Cox C, 1997, Early Coal Mining in West Notts - Evidence from Vertical Aerial Photographs, p 64 (Unpublished document).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 Unpublished document: Cox C. 1997.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 64.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Fairey Surveys. 1971. Vertical Air Photos.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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