Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCoal mining remains at The Conery, 500m south of Coleorton Hall

Coal mining remains at The Conery, 500m south of Coleorton Hall

England
List entry 1018464
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Coal mining remains at The Conery, 500m south of Coleorton Hall, is a scheduled ancient monument comprising surface features associated with coal extraction in Leicestershire. The site dates to the early modern period, reflecting the expansion of coal mining in the East Midlands during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The remains consist of mining-related earthworks and features typical of shallow coal working before the development of deep shaft mining technology. The monument is significant as evidence of early industrial activity and the landscape transformation resulting from coal exploitation in this region.

Coal mining remains at The Conery, 500m south of Coleorton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018464. View the official record →

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What is Coal mining remains at The Conery, 500m south of Coleorton Hall?

Coal mining remains at The Conery, 500m south of Coleorton Hall, is a scheduled ancient monument comprising surface features associated with coal extraction in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018464.

Who is responsible for protecting Coal mining remains at The Conery, 500m south of Coleorton Hall?

Coal mining remains at The Conery, 500m south of Coleorton Hall 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 1018464.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coal mining remains at The Conery, 500m south of Coleorton Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coal mining remains at Birch Coppice and Rough Park, 950m and 1.5km south of Smoile Farm (1.2 km), Coal mining remains in Lount Wood (2.1 km), Coal mining remains 600m south west of Smoile Farm (2.3 km).

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