Ash Grove No.1

aka Ash Grove No.2


Coal and Fireclay Mine

Worked from 1896 to 1976

Jan 1st, 2024 from NMRS by Buddle-Bot

Nov 7th, 2024 by Alex


East and South Midlands Coalfields
Calderdale
53.6989136, -1.823967
SE 1172 2251
Private Land
123m
#25,556

This mine worked fireclay and coal for the adjacent pipeworks. There was a 1ft 10 gauge tramway hauled by horses until 1975. In 1976 the mine was worked by dumper trucks until it closed shortly after. The mine carts used were of a small wooden design with metal bands to hold it all together.

1896-1904 John Ainley
1905 Trustees of the late John Ainley
1907-1925 W.T. Knowles
1926-1976 W.T Knowles + Son

Publications (1)

  • Booth, A.J.; Industrial Railway Society (2001); British Small Mines North; pp. 6-7

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