This small colliery in Strine Dale worked the Foot Mine at a depth of 27 metres, and the Mountain Mine at 37 metres. Adam Crompton & Sons were working between 1859 and 1865, followed by Kay & Wilks from 1869 to 1875.

Sources:

  • NMRS Records, Gazetteer of British Collieries
  • Fanning, G. Oldham Coal (British Mining No.68, 2001)

 

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