Clipstone Colliery, Nottinghamshire

[Goldie87]

The shafts of Clipstone Colliery were first sunk in 1922. In the 1950s the colliery was rebuilt and the shafts were deepened to access other seams. After being closed by British Coal in 1993, the colliery was reopened by RJB Mining in 1994. The 1950s rebuilding of the headgear and winder house were listed in 2000 as an "early example of the 'Koepe' system". The colliery was finally closed in 2003. Many local idiots want the place completely destroyed, despite the fact that the town would not exist if the colliery wasn't there!

Visited with Boothy, was an excellent place to explore

 

[james.s]

Very nice, I love the last shot. I am not too far from here so may have to go and have a look, do you know what it's future holds?

 

[Goldie87]

Very nice, I love the last shot. I am not too far from here so may have to go and have a look, do you know what it's future holds?

Thanks. Im not sure on the current state of affairs, but im sure someone on here will know.

 

[Lightbuoy]

Brilliant stuff Golds

Ta very much for sharing!

 

[thompski]

Excellent stuff Goldie, one of my favourite places - Nottinghamshire's surviving disused collieries are definitely worth the journey in my opinion.

I'm not too sure if and when the headstock's get demolished - I assume it will be lengthy process to legally demolish them? The main problem is that vandals are getting inside, so it could end up like many abandoned listed buildings in the long run

The area could benefit from the tourist potential these headstock's give, but its an issue of feasibility and cost I guess.

 

[boothy]

This place is absolutley magnificent ! was well worth the drive.

I'm sure i read somewhere that this place is now grade 2 listed.(but not sure)

 

[littlelaura]

So sad, this place reminds me of being little. We used to live nearby and the wheels used to facinate me as a child (and now really....)
Always wanted to go back there, so glad you did !
Thanks for pics, i did always wondered what it was like in there. Theyre good shots too matey, good explore all round !

 

[The_Revolution]

Looks like a good site this one; some nice photos as well.

You got a hard-hat fetish Goldie (similar shot on your other report)?