The colliery was situated halfway to Boardman’s Lane. There was a colliery mentioned in this area in the Inspector’s Report for 1873 when George Molyneux worked it. It was sold in 1883 and reputedly closed in 1884.

2nd. October 1880.
Petty Sessions.
John Molyneux was summoned for neglect in the Redgate mine but the case was dismissed. (Prescot Reporter)

6th. November 1891.
James Doolan aged 40 years, a sinker, was killed at 2 am. in the 4th. hour of the shift when a piece of band fell from the side of the pit and hit him on the head. The bricking was 10 yards from the bottom and the place had been reported safe. (Mines Inspectors Report)

 

Information supplied by Ian Winstanley and the Coal Mining History Resource Centre.

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