The Middlewood Colliery Co. worked coal and fireclay from the Little Mine at this drift, between Shore and Wardle, from 1890 to 1901. During that time eight men were employed underground, with one on the surface. The drift was abandoned in July 1902.

Sources:

  • NMRS Records, Gazetteer of British Collieries
  • Abandonment Plan No. 4312

 

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