Rishton


Coal and Fireclay Mine
Worked from 1880 to 1941

Jan 1st, 2024 from NMRS by Buddle-Bot


Lancashire
Blackburn
53.765963, -2.413655
SD 7283 3004
Private Land
141m
#21,574

1880 Dunkenhalgh Colliery Co. Ltd 1885-1901 P.W. Pickup 1908-1941 P.W. Pickup Ltd 1955-1970 Nati

Publications (3)

  • (1920); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vol VI - Refactory Materials. Ganister, Silica Sand, Dolomite; 258 pages
  • (1920); BGS - Mineral Resources of GB (c1920s) Vols XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII - Fireclay; Arsenic & Antimony Ores; Refactory Materials, Lead & Zinc of Scotland, Rock-Salt and Brine (5 books); 777 pages
  • Nadin, Jack; NMRS (1999); British Mining 64 - Coal Mines around Accrington & Blackburn; ISBN 0901450 51 0; pp.46,88,93-94,96,109-115.

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