Oaklands - near Kenfig Hill, Glamorgan. Closed July 1953.
It seems this colliery was only partially developed and did not
find suitable coal for working.
Russell Wear
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From: "Mike Gill" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 3:46 PM
Subject: NCB Colliery Locations
> Can anyone on the list please help with the locations (nearest town/large
> village) of the following NCB Collieries?
>
> Brithdir (East Wales)
> Broomlands (Ayrshire)
> Mortonmuir (Scotland)
> Oaklands (West Wales)
> Seneley Green (North-Western area)
> South Rhondda (Glamorganshire?)
> Yew Tree Drift (Staffordshire)
> Ynyscorrwg-Blaengwynfi (South Wales)
>
> They all closed between January 1947 and December 1953, but some may have
> been returned to the private sector.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike Gill
>
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