Monument record 2609/1/2 - Lower Vernon Pit
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Summary
Mine shaft sunk in 1847 and exhausted by 1856.
Poynton was once a coal mining community with the colliery operating from the 17th century until its closure in 1935. A network of railway branch lines linked the different pits and allowed the coal to be transported to Manchester, Winsford and Crewe. A number of terraced cottages built for the miners can be found in Poynton.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Shaft sunk in 1847, and had reached 50 yards by 1848, to the 10' seam. Exhausted by 1856 (1).
<1> Shercliff W H, Kitching D A & Ryan J M, 1983, Poynton, A Coalmining Village, /17-20 (Monograph). SCH2683.
<2> Ashmore, O, 1982, The Industrial Archaeology of North West England, /55 (Book). SCH3181.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 933 842 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ98SW |
| Civil Parish | POYNTON-WITH-WORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | POYNTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 20 2002 11:02AM