Pits 1 and 2 published in the 1990's by Wharncliffe Publishing aka The
Barnsley Chronicle, and written by John Threlkeld, will provide the
answers, pictures, descriptions etc.
Otherwise your source is the National Coal Mining Museum at Caphouse.
They answer these sort of questions by the dozen.
>I have been asked by a girl called Sarah for info on some mines for a
>school project. The mines in question are Barnborough, Cadeby Main,
>Denaby Main, Kilnhurst and Manvers Main. I have provided her with
>details from the lists of mines plus a number of websites but am
>struggling with the closure dates. Can anyone help with this please?
>Is there a website anywhere with mine closure dates? If not, should
>there be?
>Also if you have any other useful info let me know.
>
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David Williams
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on the Peak District Mines Historical Society
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