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MONUMENT NO. 200634

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The first mention of coal mining in Clutton parish was in a survey of 1610. Three pits were recorded, two near widow Blackers house and one at Heighgrove Farm: all were closed by 1836. Disused coalmines are visible on aerial photographs.

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The first mention of coal mining in Clutton parish was in a survey of
1610 which stated that there were 3 pits near widow Blackers house.
The 1st edition of the OS 1" shows 2 of these with another at
Heighgrove Farm. All were closed by 1836. Disused coalmines visible
on aerial photographs (1)

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( 1) Avon Archaeological Council and Avon Local History Association Avon past

Cunningham P. Photos 11, Autumn 1985 Page(s)23-25

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