Element record L7134 - Bell pits, Cossall
Summary
BELL PIT (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century); SPOIL HEAP (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century)
Location
| Grid reference | SK 48600 43099 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK44SE |
| District | Broxtowe |
| Civil Parish | Cossall, Broxtowe |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Classic bell pits, in a dense linear and random pattern. Ploughed, but clearly visible. Some have visible annuli. The coal seam and spoil is visible in the surface. 47 features, of mixed sizes. (1)
See L7135 for continuation of this pattern.
<1> Cox C, 1997, Early Coal Mining in West Notts - Evidence from Vertical Aerial Photographs, p 45 (Unpublished document). SNT2296.
<2> Fairey Surveys, 1968, Vertical Air Photos (Aerial photograph). SNT2298.
Other Refs: 3/461
<3> Fairey Surveys, 1971, Vertical Air Photos (Aerial photograph). SNT681.
Other Refs: 7/757
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM
