Monument record 2609/1/3 - Albert Pit
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Summary
This pit was in being by 1847 and drained by an engine at the Lord Pit. It caught fire in 1849. It is called Prince's Pit by Ashmore in "The Industrial Archaeology of the North West"
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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Full Description
In being by 1847, the Albert Pit worked the 4' seam at 111 yards, and the 5' seam at 155 yards. The pit was drained by the engine at Lord Pit. Caught fire in 1849. Engine was transferred to Park Oval pit for winding, in 1856 (1). Called Prince's Pit by Ashmore (2).
<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 937 841 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ98SW |
| Civil Parish | POYNTON-WITH-WORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WORTH, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 18 2012 2:37PM