This drift was served by an incline from the main works. The drift followed the seams underneath the main road to Manchester.

The mine was drained by a drainage level into the River Eck, a mine water treatrment scheme was later installed by the Coal Authority.

The site is not occupied by industrial units.

1914-1933 J. Hinchliffe & Co.
1934-1947 General Refractories Ltd
1947 National Coal Board