Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPleasley Colliery

Pleasley Colliery

England
List entry 1015641
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Pleasley Colliery is a nineteenth-century coal mining complex located in Derbyshire. The site preserves substantial evidence of industrial coal extraction and processing from the Victorian era, including pit head structures, winding gear installations, and associated mining infrastructure. The colliery represents the development of Derbyshire's coalfield during the period of intensive industrial expansion in the nineteenth century. The surviving remains provide significant archaeological and historical evidence of coal mining practices and the industrial heritage of the East Midlands.

Pleasley Colliery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015641. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pleasley Colliery?

Pleasley Colliery is a nineteenth-century coal mining complex located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015641.

Who is responsible for protecting Pleasley Colliery?

Pleasley 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 1015641.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pleasley Colliery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa ESE of Northfield House (2.6 km), Skegby Manor House, immediately south east of Pond Cottage (3.4 km), Hardwick Old Hall: an Elizabethan great house (3.8 km).

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