Mining ceased at Brinsley Colliery in 1934. The headstocks were moved to another pit when the site closed and in 1970, they went to a mining museum, before returning to Brinsley - though not in ...

Brinsley headstocks were removed in 2023 after an inspection found the structure had "deteriorated". ... Brinsley Colliery, off Mansfield Road, opened in 1842 and closed as a working pit in 1934.

Brinsley Colliery, off Mansfield Road near Brinsley, opened in 1842 and closed in 1934. It was later reclaimed as a nature and picnic area, with the preserved wooden headstocks as a focal point.

Brinsley Colliery, off Mansfield Road, opened in 1842 and closed in 1934. The pit had employed the father of author D.H. Lawrence, and features in one of his books.

A wildflower meadow and a memorial orchard to remember the 27 miners who died in the colliery are also in the works. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook , on X , or on Instagram .

Brinsley Colliery closed in 1934. While defunct mine shafts are usually sealed for safety reasons, the council said the one found this week had not been covered off.

People have been warned to take extra care after an uncapped mine shaft was found at a Nottinghamshire beauty spot. Brinsley Headstocks in Broxtowe is currently being replaced following concerns of ...

Brinsley’s historic headstocks will be rebuilt as a full wooden structure after local people overwhelmingly backed restoring the landmark. The original wooden headstocks, parts of which date ...

The full replacement will cost the council between £170,000 to £220,000 and six monthly £500 inspections. Brinsley Colliery, off ...