Within a mile from the centre of Clutton are all the phases of coal mining :
Open CastBells Pits Shallow ShaftsDeep Pits
Clutton History Group
Published in the Clutton Parish News August 1985
BRIEF OUTLINE OF COAL MINES SHOWN ON THE MAP
1. These two mines were marked on the 1836 Survey of the Earl of Warwick’s Estate.
2. There are two inclines into the side of Highbury Hill with small spoil heaps immediately below the mine entrances.
3. The entrance to the shaft can still be seen next to the waterfall.
4. This is an area of old workings much of which is covered by Greyfield Wood. The remains of bell pits can be seen in both the wood and the adjacent fields.
5. Greyfield Colliery was the largest mine in the immediate area. The detail of the mine can be seen clearly on this map. Work began in 1833 and ended in 1911. There
were three an incline called “Cuckoo Drift.” Large spoil heaps and some buildings are still visible.
6. Mooresland Colliery was at work during the same period Greyfield and was in fact incorporated into Greyfield.
7. This pit was called Clutton Lower Works. It was in existence during the late nineteenth century and is clearly marked on the First edition of the One Inch
Ordnance Survey map. Disused by the time of the 1836 Survey. Spoil heap clearly visible and the shaft is located under the floor of the sitting room of the house.
8. Lady Pit.
9. Engine Pit. This was at work at the same time as Clutton Lower Works. The 4ft square shaft appeared in the field in October, 1984.
10. Clutton Upper Works or Lord Pit. Again at work during the same period as Clutton Lower Works. Spoil heap can be seen as well as the remains of the mine yard.
11. This field is called 'Coalpit Field' and the remains of several bell pits can be seen on both sides of the old railway line.
12. Frys Bottom Colliery at work by 1836 and closed in 1895. Large spoil heap is visible as well as the capped shaft.
13. Perry’s Pit. This was marked on the map that was attached to the sale details of the Earl of Warwick's land sold in the 1920’s.
14. Red Hill Pit was identified in the 1756 Survey of the Earl of Warwick's Estate when a Mr. Bolster was a tenant.
15. Many old bell pits are found in this area.
16. Burchells Pit started work in 1911 and closed in 1921. The spoil and pit entrance are very overgrown now.
17. Nap Hill Adit was an incline which can still be seen in the field behind Burchells. This was at work for a short time after Burchells closed.
18. Rudges or Ham Pit was at work for a short time in the 1850's. The spoil heap Is still visible.