Cannock Wood colliery, near Hednesford

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Date:1938

Description:An aerial view of Cannock Wood Colliery, situated between Hazel Slade and Castle Ring. It was sunk in 1864-1866 by the Beaudesert Colliery Company which later changed its name to the Cannock & Rugeley Colliery Company. They leased 2,650 acres of mineral rights from the Marquis of Anglesey. The colliery closed in 1973.

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Donor ref:Hednesford 42 (6/45119)

Source: Mr John Godwin

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