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Haig Colliery is a coal mine located in Whitehaven, Cumberland, which operated as a productive colliery from the late nineteenth century onwards. The site represents the industrial heritage of West Cumberland's significant coal-mining industry, which developed substantially during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. The colliery's physical remains include surface structures associated with coal extraction and processing typical of major pit operations of this era. The monument is designated for its historical importance to the region's industrial economy and the development of deep mining techniques in northwest England.
Haig Colliery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017644. View the official record →
Haig Colliery is a coal mine located in Whitehaven, Cumberland, which operated as a productive colliery from the late nineteenth century onwards. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017644.
Haig Colliery 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 1017644.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saltom coal pit (0.4 km), Duke Pit fan house (0.5 km), Whitehaven Old Fort, an 18th century coastal battery overlooking Whitehaven Harbour and an associated lime kiln, 80m west of the southern end of Old Quay (0.8 km).
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