Haunchwood pit was approximately one mile west from Nuneaton station, it opened in 1881 and closed in 1914 whilst Tunnel pit was three quarters of a mile further west adjacent to the Midland Railway's Haunchwood Tunnel. This pit opened in 1894 and was absorbed into the NCB in January 1947.
What is the difference between Haunchwood pit and tunnel pit?
Haunchwood pit was approximately one mile west from Nuneaton station, it opened in 1881 and closed in 1914 whilst Tunnel pit was three quarters of a mile further west adjacent to the Midland Railway's Haunchwood Tunnel. This pit opened in 1894 and was absorbed into the NCB in January 1947.
When did Haunchwood Colliery close?
A brickyard was also opened and this outlived the colliery. Closure took place on 14th November 1959. (Don Slaney) This is Avonside Engine Co. 0-6-0 (1883/1922) ex- Haunchwood Colliery in March 1963 returned to the colliery in January 1967, residing in Ansley Hall workshops where it was rebuilt and restored to "As New" condition.
Where can I find records of Haunchwood Tunnel Colliery?
Records relating to Haunchwood Colliery held at Warwickshire County Record Office. Durham Mining Museum. (n.d.) ‘ Haunchwood Collieries Ltd .’ [Accessed 12 March 2021]. Fretwell, L. (2005) ‘Haunchwood Tunnel Colliery’, The Warwickshire Coalfield, Vol. 3, pp. 33-42.
What is the Haunchwood Clay Hole?
Haunchwood Brick & Tile Clay Hole. (English Heritage) Haunchwood Brick & Tile Clay Hole with the rope worked wagon way taking clay up to the brickyard for processing. A better detail of the Haunchwood Brick & Tile chain hauled tramway with a train of wagons in the distance at Bucks Hill. 22nd January 1958.
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