Clipstone Colliery opened in 1922 and ran until 2003 and the 200-feet-high headstocks, buildings and eight acres of land were purchased by Adco Properties after years of negotiations.
The colliery buildings and powerhouse, which are Grade ll-listed, are being converted into a multi-use leisure facility while elements of the original buildings are being restored to retain the buildings’ mining heritage.
Stuart Mills, director of Mansfield-based Adco Properties, said the company was ‘delighted’ to have made the purchase, for an undisclosed sum.
And the Adco team have now shared pictures of the finds they have uncovered as renovations are under way.
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5. Bells
A set of bells found in an old cardboard box with wires still attached. They are dated 1933 and the owners will have them checked and a power supply made to get them working. They were presumably used as a three tone system. Photo: Adco Mansfield
6. Aerial views
An aerial view of the headstocks showing the vegetation of the roof and many parts of the building covered with soil. Photo: Adco Mansfield
7. Fan Drift
The fan drift was blocked up by the Coal Authority, who own everything below ground level. Photo: Adco Mansfield
8. Boots
Known as Sabots, they were used by miners from 1920's to the 70's and are also very similar to those worn by soldiers in WWII. Photo: Adco Mansfield