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Plumbley Colliery is a coal mining site in Derbyshire that includes the substantial remains of the Seldom Seen engine house, located approximately 600 metres north-east of Roundhill Cottages. The engine house represents the industrial heritage of the East Midlands coalfield and dates from the period of intensive coal extraction in the region. The structure survives as a testament to the mechanical engineering and mining technology employed during the development of Derbyshire's mining industry. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance as evidence of the industrial past in this part of England.
Plumbley Colliery including Seldom Seen engine house, 600m north east of Roundhill Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017746. View the official record →
Plumbley Colliery is a coal mining site in Derbyshire that includes the substantial remains of the Seldom Seen engine house, located approximately 600 metres north-east of Roundhill Cottages. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017746.
Plumbley Colliery including Seldom Seen engine house, 600m north east of Roundhill Cottages 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 1017746.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tramway embankment (1.8 km), Coke ovens, 120m north east of Summerley House (5.5 km), Standing cross (6.2 km).
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