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Bevercotes

Settlement in Nottinghamshire Bassetlaw

England

Bevercotes

Milton Mausoleum. Alongside the lane to West Markham.
Milton Mausoleum. Credit: steven ruffles

Bevercotes is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. Situated approximately 20 miles north of Nottingham, it falls within the district of Bassetlaw. The village is nestled within a rural landscape, surrounded by picturesque countryside and farmland.

With a population of around 500 inhabitants, Bevercotes maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. The village itself is relatively compact, consisting of a handful of residential properties, a local church, and a village hall. The area is characterized by its peaceful and tranquil ambiance, attracting those seeking a slower pace of life away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns.

Bevercotes is known for its rich history, dating back many centuries. The village has strong ties to the coal mining industry, which was once a significant part of the local economy. Today, remnants of this industrial heritage can still be seen in the form of old mining structures and disused pits scattered throughout the area.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Bevercotes offers easy access to a range of recreational activities. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding, with several designated trails and paths in the vicinity. In addition, the nearby River Maun offers fishing opportunities for angling enthusiasts.

Although small in size, Bevercotes offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking a rural lifestyle, while still providing convenient access to nearby towns and cities. Its rich history, beautiful surroundings, and friendly community make it a charming place to live or visit.

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Milton Mausoleum. Alongside the lane to West Markham.
Milton Mausoleum.
Alongside the lane to West Markham.
The River Maun. The River runs alongside the village of Milton.
The River Maun.
The River runs alongside the village of Milton.
The River Maun near Lound Hall A peaceful spot.
The River Maun near Lound Hall
A peaceful spot.
The lane to Milton. Along the Bassetlaw Trail.
The lane to Milton.
Along the Bassetlaw Trail.
A bend in the road near Leys Lane Leys Lane is on the left.
A bend in the road near Leys Lane
Leys Lane is on the left.
Lound Hall and Bevercotes Pit Wood: aerial 2023 See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lound_Hall" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lound_Hall">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Lound Hall and Bevercotes Pit Wood: aerial 2023
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Bevercotes Pit Wood: aerial 2023
Bevercotes Pit Wood: aerial 2023
Path junction near Lound Hall We went left.
Path junction near Lound Hall
We went left.
The remains of Haughton Chapel All that remains of St James' Chapel, in a copse close to the footpath.
The remains of Haughton Chapel
All that remains of St James' Chapel, in a copse close to the footpath.
National Mining Museum, Lound Hall - pumping engine This was the National Mining Museum in 1985 but it is now at Caphouse Colliery and this particular exhibit has been re-erected in the open there in 2022. This is a horizontal single cylinder Corliss valve engine by Fraser & Chalmers of Erith that drove pumps by ropes from a pulley alongside the flywheel. It was in steamable condition but I never saw it run here and I doubt that many people did. I have a feeling this building was not quite finished and we sneaked in past a barrier.
National Mining Museum, Lound Hall - pumping engine
This was the National Mining Museum in 1985 but it is now at Caphouse Colliery and this particular exhibit has been re-erected in the open there in 2022. This is a horizontal single cylinder Corliss valve engine by Fraser & Chalmers of Erith that drove pumps by ropes from a pulley alongside the flywheel. It was in steamable condition but I never saw it run here and I doubt that many people did. I have a feeling this building was not quite finished and we sneaked in past a barrier.
National Mining Museum, Lound Hall - pumping engine This was the National Coal Board's National Mining Museum before it was relocated to Chatterley Whitfield and then to Caphouse Colliery. This particular exhibit was re-erected in the open at Caphouse in 2022 after many years in storage. It is a horizontal single cylinder Corliss Valve engine that drove pumps at Ellistown Colliery. It was built by Fraser & Chalmers at Erith. This view shows the Corliss valve drive and trip gear. Quite surprisingly it is only a single eccentric gear. This is unusual in later UK designs because the degree of cut-off is limited by the need to retain appropriate exhaust events. It was more usual to have separate steam and exhaust eccentrics. The cylinder is 13" x 3' and the flywheel 12' diameter.
National Mining Museum, Lound Hall - pumping engine
This was the National Coal Board's National Mining Museum before it was relocated to Chatterley Whitfield and then to Caphouse Colliery. This particular exhibit was re-erected in the open at Caphouse in 2022 after many years in storage. It is a horizontal single cylinder Corliss Valve engine that drove pumps at Ellistown Colliery. It was built by Fraser & Chalmers at Erith. This view shows the Corliss valve drive and trip gear. Quite surprisingly it is only a single eccentric gear. This is unusual in later UK designs because the degree of cut-off is limited by the need to retain appropriate exhaust events. It was more usual to have separate steam and exhaust eccentrics. The cylinder is 13" x 3' and the flywheel 12' diameter.
National Mining Museum, Lound Hall - pumping engine This was the National Coal Board's National Mining Museum before it was relocated to Chatterley Whitfield and then to Caphouse Colliery. This particular exhibit was re-erected in the open at Caphouse in 2022 after many years in storage. It is a horizontal single cylinder Corliss Valve engine that drove pumps at Ellistown Colliery. It was built by Fraser & Chalmers at Erith. This view shows the Corliss valve drive and trip gear. Quite surprisingly it is only a single eccentric gear. This is unusual in later UK designs because the degree of cut-off is limited by the need to retain appropriate exhaust events. It was more usual to have separate steam and exhaust eccentrics. The cylinder is 13" x 3' and the flywheel 12' diameter.
National Mining Museum, Lound Hall - pumping engine
This was the National Coal Board's National Mining Museum before it was relocated to Chatterley Whitfield and then to Caphouse Colliery. This particular exhibit was re-erected in the open at Caphouse in 2022 after many years in storage. It is a horizontal single cylinder Corliss Valve engine that drove pumps at Ellistown Colliery. It was built by Fraser & Chalmers at Erith. This view shows the Corliss valve drive and trip gear. Quite surprisingly it is only a single eccentric gear. This is unusual in later UK designs because the degree of cut-off is limited by the need to retain appropriate exhaust events. It was more usual to have separate steam and exhaust eccentrics. The cylinder is 13" x 3' and the flywheel 12' diameter.
National Mining Museum, Lound Hall - winding engine house A lot of resource was sunk into this museum by the National Coal Board, including this newly built building housing a steam winding engine from Donisthorpe Colliery. I believe this has now been scrapped although the building survives. The wooden tandem headgear from Brinsley Colliery has now been re-erected at Brinsley. A great loss.
National Mining Museum, Lound Hall - winding engine house
A lot of resource was sunk into this museum by the National Coal Board, including this newly built building housing a steam winding engine from Donisthorpe Colliery. I believe this has now been scrapped although the building survives. The wooden tandem headgear from Brinsley Colliery has now been re-erected at Brinsley. A great loss.
National Mining Museum, Lound Hall - steam winch This museum has long since closed and the kit either scrapped or moved to Caphouse Colliery, which is now the National Mining Museum for England. The big drum to the left was on the Donisthorpe steam winding engine that was being re-erected and has now, I believe, been scrapped. The big timbers are the Brinsley Colliery tandem headgear that has now been re-erected at Brinsley. The diagonal duplex, geared steam winch was, I believe, from Shirebrook Colliery and is probably now at Caphouse.
National Mining Museum, Lound Hall - steam winch
This museum has long since closed and the kit either scrapped or moved to Caphouse Colliery, which is now the National Mining Museum for England. The big drum to the left was on the Donisthorpe steam winding engine that was being re-erected and has now, I believe, been scrapped. The big timbers are the Brinsley Colliery tandem headgear that has now been re-erected at Brinsley. The diagonal duplex, geared steam winch was, I believe, from Shirebrook Colliery and is probably now at Caphouse.
National Mining Museum, Lound Hall - sorry remains The components on the flat bed wagon were from the Fraser & Chalmers horizontal duplex winding engine that was at Sherwood Colliery. This had a very rare example of Seymour's valve gear and that was probably why one cylinder and part of the crankshaft with the crank and eccentrics had been saved. I suspect they were scrapped long ago when the museum closed.
National Mining Museum, Lound Hall - sorry remains
The components on the flat bed wagon were from the Fraser & Chalmers horizontal duplex winding engine that was at Sherwood Colliery. This had a very rare example of Seymour's valve gear and that was probably why one cylinder and part of the crankshaft with the crank and eccentrics had been saved. I suspect they were scrapped long ago when the museum closed.
Haughton: aerial 2023 (1)
Haughton: aerial 2023 (1)
Haughton: aerial 2023 (2) Haughton Hall Farm.
Haughton: aerial 2023 (2)
Haughton Hall Farm.
Haughton: aerial 2023 (3)
Haughton: aerial 2023 (3)
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Bevercotes is located at Grid Ref: SK6972 (Lat: 53.245529, Lng: -0.9527244)

Administrative County: Nottinghamshire

District: Bassetlaw

Police Authority: Nottinghamshire

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Bevercotes
Is In: Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q2404552
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