Element record L7216 - Mining remains, Trowell

Summary

BELL PIT (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century)

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Grid reference SK 49499 41200 (point)
Map sheet SK44SE
District Broxtowe
Civil Parish Trowell, Broxtowe

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Vestigial light toned mounds indicative of former bell pits. 20 features, of various diameters. Some coal visible in the surface soil. (1)


<1> Cox C, 1997, Early Coal Mining in West Notts - Evidence from Vertical Aerial Photographs, p 41 (Unpublished document). SNT2296.

<2> MAL, Aerial Photographs (Aerial photograph). SNT1560.

Other Refs: 78022/163

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Cox C. 1997. Early Coal Mining in West Notts - Evidence from Vertical Aerial Photographs. p 41.
  • <2> Aerial photograph: MAL. Aerial Photographs.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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