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Pleasley Vale

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Pleasley Vale

The former Pleasley Colliery The engine house, chimney and two headstocks are all listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1045855" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1045855">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> The whole site is a scheduled Ancient Monument <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015641" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015641">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>
The former Pleasley Colliery Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Pleasley Vale is a small village located on the border between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands region of England. It is situated approximately 5 miles northeast of Mansfield and 12 miles northwest of Nottingham. The village is nestled in a picturesque valley, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and scenic environment.

Historically, Pleasley Vale was an important industrial area during the 19th and early 20th centuries, known for its coal mining and textile industries. The remnants of these industries can still be seen today, with preserved mining structures and mill buildings scattered across the landscape. The Pleasley Colliery Country Park, a former mining site turned nature reserve, is a popular attraction for nature lovers and history enthusiasts.

The village itself is primarily residential, with a mix of old stone cottages and modern housing developments. It has a close-knit community, with a village hall and a local pub providing social gathering spaces. Pleasley Vale benefits from its proximity to nearby towns, offering convenient access to amenities and services.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for walking, hiking, and cycling. The area is also home to several nature reserves, including Pleasley Pit Nature Reserve and Hardwick Hall Park, providing opportunities for wildlife observation and outdoor recreation.

In summary, Pleasley Vale is a charming village with a rich industrial heritage, picturesque surroundings, and a tight-knit community. It offers a peaceful and scenic environment for residents and visitors to enjoy.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.180033/-1.229485 or Grid Reference SK5165. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The former Pleasley Colliery The engine house, chimney and two headstocks are all listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1045855" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1045855">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> The whole site is a scheduled Ancient Monument <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015641" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015641">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>
The former Pleasley Colliery
The engine house, chimney and two headstocks are all listed LinkExternal link The whole site is a scheduled Ancient Monument LinkExternal link
Track in Pleasley Pit Country Park The chimney attached to the former colliery engine house visible in the distance.
Track in Pleasley Pit Country Park
The chimney attached to the former colliery engine house visible in the distance.
Track to Pleasley Colliery An old Lancashire boiler on the right.
Track to Pleasley Colliery
An old Lancashire boiler on the right.
The former Pleasley Colliery The remaining structures are all listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1045855" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1045855">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> and the entire site is a scheduled Ancient Monument <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015641" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015641">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>
The former Pleasley Colliery
The remaining structures are all listed LinkExternal link and the entire site is a scheduled Ancient Monument LinkExternal link
Track and landscaped spoil heap, Pleasley Pit Country Park
Track and landscaped spoil heap, Pleasley Pit Country Park
Path in Pleasley Pit Country Park On the landscaped spoil heap.
Path in Pleasley Pit Country Park
On the landscaped spoil heap.
View from the spoil heap, Pleasley Colliery
View from the spoil heap, Pleasley Colliery
Unofficial footpath near New Houghton
Unofficial footpath near New Houghton
Pleasley Colliery Recreating this 'First' for the square <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/97377" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/97377">Link</a> . I was given access to this part of the site to get the picture, although the original was taken from a little further back in an area now rather more overgrown.
Pleasley Colliery
Recreating this 'First' for the square Link . I was given access to this part of the site to get the picture, although the original was taken from a little further back in an area now rather more overgrown.
Pleasley Colliery, the Westthorpe Colliery winder Gradually succumbing to vegetation, but the parts are sufficiently robust that it will be a long time before restoration would become impracticable.
Pleasley Colliery, the Westthorpe Colliery winder
Gradually succumbing to vegetation, but the parts are sufficiently robust that it will be a long time before restoration would become impracticable.
Pleasley Colliery, west side In the foreground is an underground man-riding train which would have been used to get faceworkers to a working face distant from the shafts.
Pleasley Colliery, west side
In the foreground is an underground man-riding train which would have been used to get faceworkers to a working face distant from the shafts.
Pleasley Colliery, east side South winder engine house and headgear, and boiler house chimney.
Pleasley Colliery, east side
South winder engine house and headgear, and boiler house chimney.
Pleasley Colliery, south shaft headgear – 1 Pleasley colliery is a preserved coal mine of the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire concealed coalfield. It lies roughly two miles east of the exposed coalfield. A history can be found here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleasley_Colliery" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleasley_Colliery">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>. On site are two steam winders <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283105" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283105">Link</a> <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283082," href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283082,">Link</a> two headstocks <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283454" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283454">Link</a> as well as other mining items <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283470" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283470">Link</a>. The site is still under restoration and there is an open day every September. The area around the colliery has been landscaped providing rich limestone grasslands, lakes and woodlands.
Pleasley Colliery, south shaft headgear – 1
Pleasley colliery is a preserved coal mine of the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire concealed coalfield. It lies roughly two miles east of the exposed coalfield. A history can be found here LinkExternal link. On site are two steam winders Link Link two headstocks Link as well as other mining items Link. The site is still under restoration and there is an open day every September. The area around the colliery has been landscaped providing rich limestone grasslands, lakes and woodlands.
Pleasley Colliery, south shaft headgear – 2 Pleasley colliery is a preserved coal mine of the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire concealed coalfield. It lies roughly two miles east of the exposed coalfield. A history can be found here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleasley_Colliery" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleasley_Colliery">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>. On site are two steam winders <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283105" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283105">Link</a> <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283082," href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283082,">Link</a> two headstocks <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283454" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283454">Link</a> as well as other mining items <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283470" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2283470">Link</a>. The site is still under restoration and there is an open day every September. The area around the colliery has been landscaped providing rich limestone grasslands, lakes and woodlands.
Pleasley Colliery, south shaft headgear – 2
Pleasley colliery is a preserved coal mine of the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire concealed coalfield. It lies roughly two miles east of the exposed coalfield. A history can be found here LinkExternal link. On site are two steam winders Link Link two headstocks Link as well as other mining items Link. The site is still under restoration and there is an open day every September. The area around the colliery has been landscaped providing rich limestone grasslands, lakes and woodlands.
Pleasley Colliery, south shaft headgear – 3 The south shaft was the upcast shaft, i.e. the shaft where ventilating air was sucked up to the surface. It was necessary to make the head of the upcast shaft as airtight as possible to prevent the ventilating fans simply sucking in air from outside, hence the concrete and brick enclosure.
Pleasley Colliery, south shaft headgear – 3
The south shaft was the upcast shaft, i.e. the shaft where ventilating air was sucked up to the surface. It was necessary to make the head of the upcast shaft as airtight as possible to prevent the ventilating fans simply sucking in air from outside, hence the concrete and brick enclosure.
Pleasley Colliery, north shaft headgear – 1 Looking in good condition following the major refurbishment in 2010.
Pleasley Colliery, north shaft headgear – 1
Looking in good condition following the major refurbishment in 2010.
Pleasley Colliery, roadheader Drilling machine used to create a new underground roadway or heading. The multi-tipped drill would cut the rock or coal and the row of black vanes would be circulating around the drill head to transfer the detritus to tubs or a conveyor at the rear of the machine.
Pleasley Colliery, roadheader
Drilling machine used to create a new underground roadway or heading. The multi-tipped drill would cut the rock or coal and the row of black vanes would be circulating around the drill head to transfer the detritus to tubs or a conveyor at the rear of the machine.
Pleasley Colliery, Lilleshall engine, north winding house The drum carries a Markham plate and the engine has as a result occasionally been erroneously attributed to the Markham company. In practice the Markham involvement was the installation of an improved braking system for the winding drum in 1966. The engine itself was built in 1904 by the Lilleshall Company of Oakengates and is of the 2-cylinder tandem type. It is fully restored and there is an electric friction drive to enable it to be turned for demonstration purposes.
Pleasley Colliery, Lilleshall engine, north winding house
The drum carries a Markham plate and the engine has as a result occasionally been erroneously attributed to the Markham company. In practice the Markham involvement was the installation of an improved braking system for the winding drum in 1966. The engine itself was built in 1904 by the Lilleshall Company of Oakengates and is of the 2-cylinder tandem type. It is fully restored and there is an electric friction drive to enable it to be turned for demonstration purposes.
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Pleasley Vale is located at Grid Ref: SK5165 (Lat: 53.180033, Lng: -1.229485)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Bolsover

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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