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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13. Toilet humour
Looks like the pigeons had been making use of the facilities while it was abandoned! Photo: Adco Mansfield
14. Skip plant control room
A picture of an area never shown before, this is part way up heapstead building two where the coal skips brought coal up the shaft. Photo: Adco Mansfield
15. Motor Generator
One of the MG units (motor generators that convert AC - DC) for the winder motors being put back in its rightful place. Photo: Adco Mansfield
16. Eye test
Does this old eye test bring back memories of working at Clipstone? Photo: Adco Mansfield