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Easton Colliery

Parkfield Colliery served the community of Pucklechurch in South Gloucestershire, England. Opened in 1851, the mine reached its coal seams in 1853. The shafts extended down to 840 feet, working the Hard, Top, Hollybush, and Great veins. The coal extracted was of exceptional quality, valued for both domestic use and gas production.

Following the owner's passing in 1890, Parkfield Colliery was acquired by Bristol United Collieries as part of a larger group. This significant industrial site was equipped with two powerful steam winding engines, featuring substantial cylinders and drums, reflecting the era's engineering capabilities in coal extraction.

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