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Canary Grove, S81 9GH

The rotting and burnt out buildings at Firbeck Colliery, it closed many years ago with geological problems. Probably still a lot of coal down there.

Looking south towards North Carlton. Some of the original buildings associated with the colliery appear to be still standing though as this picture shows there is currently a large derelict area.

The colliery seen here is derelict and waiting for demolition or restoration (unlikely). The colliery had a short life compared to the others in the area (like Harworth) as there was geological problems (Faults I think). However its buildings survived them all (apart from Harworth which closed in 2006 and is mothballed)

The colliery from the spoil heap. The coal is about 780 metres below ground. The building to the left is the old engine shed seen here. http://www.healeyhero.co.uk/rescue/pits/FirbeckColliery/FirbeckColliery.htm

This colliery is one of main that dotted this landscape many years ago. It was a large mine with the usual two shafts and associated buildings, there was a specially built spur to connect with the freight railway South Yorkshire Joint Railway (one of the most profitable in England). The mine employed lots of people and the village of Langold was created for the mine. It is said 1 house a week went up at the peak or building.

On the path to the spoil heap summit, a man made hill from the produce that was dug up. Probably delta sands and silts from the Carboniferous.

A small cafe had been in business about 6 months. The country park is linked to Langold Lake. This green was once a freight spur connecting Firbeck Colliery to Harworth Junction.

A large man-made lake built for a hall that was never built. The foundations were put in somewhere.

Showing the office block of SHL Refractories Ltd. I copied this from the company's website: "We design, manufacture, procure and install all types of refractory products for a wide range of applications and industries. We employ a highly experienced team of managers, engineers, supervisors and tradesmen who are fully conversant with all aspects of refractory engineering. Our activities cover all facets of refractory installation including: Brickwork, Ramming, Casting, Suspended roof construction, Arch construction, Monolithic construction, Gunite installation, Refractory drying".