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Vobster Breach colliery is a coal mining site located near Tweed Farm in Somerset, dating to the post-medieval and early modern industrial period. The colliery represents evidence of coal extraction in the Mendip coalfield, an area with a significant history of mineral working. The site's physical remains reflect the industrial infrastructure associated with underground coal mining operations in this region. As a recorded ancient monument, Vobster Breach colliery contributes to understanding the development of extractive industries in Somerset during the early phases of English coal production.
Vobster Breach colliery, 890m ENE of Tweed Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014867. View the official record →
Vobster Breach colliery is a coal mining site located near Tweed Farm in Somerset, dating to the post-medieval and early modern industrial period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014867.
Vobster Breach colliery, 890m ENE of Tweed Farm 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 1014867.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthworks S of Tadhill Farm (3.7 km), Nunney Castle (5 km), Earthwork N of Stubbs Wood, Merehead (5.2 km).
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