Moss Carr Opencast Gallery
The site produced a significant tonnage from 2001 to 2005 and during operations was able to retain hedgerows using an Augur to obtain coal from under these conditions. The mining … Continue Reading →
Category: Opencast Mining
Opencast Mining – Park Lane
Gamblers Twist in the Tail It was 1956 and after landing the job of chain lad with Sir Lindsay Parkinsons (Outcrop Contractors) at their site at Park Lane. Our … Continue Reading →
Opencast Mining Moss Carr Extension
1st February, 2001 So, the application to mine opencast coal on the 77 acre site at Boat Lane has been rejected by Leeds City Council, the application, which was to … Continue Reading →
Former Opencast Workings St Aidans
RSPB Nature Reserve – like a phoenix from the ashes of the opencast mine the now restored site will be officially open from 9.30am on Saturday 25th May. It looks … Continue Reading →
St Aidan’s Nature Reserve
What better way to dispose of an unwanted opencast coal mining excavation can there be than to convert it into a nature reserve with associated trails and view points. Opencast … Continue Reading →