Element record L7180 - Possible mining remains, Watnall

Summary

BELL PIT (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century); MOUND (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century)

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Grid reference SK 50999 45700 (point)
Map sheet SK54NW
District Broxtowe
Locality Watnall
Civil Parish Greasley, Broxtowe

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Light toned vestigial mounds indicative of former bell pits and spread of dark toned soil indicative of possible coal spoil. 2 features, 21-30m in diameter. (1)


<1> Cox C, 1997, Early Coal Mining in West Notts - Evidence from Vertical Aerial Photographs, p 93 (Unpublished document). SNT2296.

<2> Fairey Surveys, 1968, Vertical Air Photos (Aerial photograph). SNT2298.

Other Refs: 4/670

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Cox C. 1997. Early Coal Mining in West Notts - Evidence from Vertical Aerial Photographs. p 93.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: Fairey Surveys. 1968. Vertical Air Photos.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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