1857 map

The start of the Newbottle collieries, although this had been in use by 1770s. Its name thought to be because the shaft sinking or winning was a Success? The map shows a railway and just two shafts (unusual for this era, perhaps both were needed for water ingress) However a very primitive site with no buildings (winders?) looking either recently established or ready to close? note the tramway linking up with the more established Margaret Pit The present day Bradwell Way housing runs either side of the former line.

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