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Saltom Coal Pit is an early industrial coal mine located near Whitehaven in Cumberland. The pit represents a significant development in English mining history, having been sunk in the late seventeenth century as part of the expansion of coal extraction in the west Cumberland coalfield. The site is notable for its early adoption of technological innovations in deep mining, reflecting the industrial advances of the period. The scheduled monument preserves evidence of this important phase in the development of England's coal industry during the late Stuart and early Georgian era.
Saltom coal pit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017558. View the official record →
Saltom Coal Pit is an early industrial coal mine located near Whitehaven in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017558.
Saltom coal pit 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 1017558.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Haig Colliery (0.4 km), Duke Pit fan house (0.9 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 (1 km).
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