Ollerton Pit Woods - Main Entrance
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Ollerton Pit Woods - Main Entrance
Image: © Alan Heardman Taken: 29 Sep 2009
Situated near the main car park, this plaque celebrates the restoration of 14 colliery spoil heaps and 8 former collieries. A total of 829 hectares (2050 acres) restored to woodland and open space between 1996 and 2000. These woodlands are a gift to the people of Nottinghamshire in commemoration of the areas mining heritage.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.199743
Longitude
-0.99938