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Coal mining remains at Birch Coppice and Rough Park is a scheduled ancient monument comprising surface and subsurface evidence of coal extraction activity located south of Smoile Farm in Leicestershire. The site dates to the medieval and early modern periods, reflecting the exploitation of coal seams in this region during a time when coal mining was developing as an industry in the East Midlands. The remains include visible surface features associated with historic mining operations, with evidence suggesting activity spanning several centuries of extraction. The site is designated for its archaeological significance in documenting the evolution of coal mining practices and the industrial heritage of the Leicestershire coalfield.
Coal mining remains at Birch Coppice and Rough Park, 950m and 1.5km south of Smoile Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018462. View the official record →
Coal mining remains at Birch Coppice and Rough Park is a scheduled ancient monument comprising surface and subsurface evidence of coal extraction activity located south of Smoile Farm in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018462.
Coal mining remains at Birch Coppice and Rough Park, 950m and 1.5km south of Smoile Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1018462.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coal mining remains 600m south west of Smoile Farm (1 km), Coal mining remains at The Conery, 500m south of Coleorton Hall (1.2 km), Coal mining remains in Lount Wood (1.5 km).
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