Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCoal mining remains at Broad Oak Farm

Coal mining remains at Broad Oak Farm

England
List entry 1017654
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Coal mining remains at Broad Oak Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Nottinghamshire comprising the physical evidence of coal extraction activity. The site dates to the post-medieval and early industrial period, reflecting the expansion of coal mining in the East Midlands during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The remains consist of surface features and subsurface evidence associated with shallow coal working, including probable bell pits and associated spoil heaps that characterise small-scale extractive industries of this era. These remains are significant as archaeological testimony to the development of coal mining before the advent of deep shaft mining and mechanised extraction.

Coal mining remains at Broad Oak Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017654. View the official record →

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What is Coal mining remains at Broad Oak Farm?

Coal mining remains at Broad Oak Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Nottinghamshire comprising the physical evidence of coal extraction activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017654.

Who is responsible for protecting Coal mining remains at Broad Oak Farm?

Coal mining remains at Broad Oak 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 1017654.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coal mining remains at Broad Oak Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat and fishpond at Strelley, 240m SE of All Saints' Church (0.4 km), Lenton Priory (5 km), Anglian high cross in the churchyard of St Helen's Church (5 km).

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