tarboat's photos with the keyword: kellingley

Britain's last deep pit for the time being. Kellingley Coliery was still in full production when this was taken in 2010.

Deep coal mining ends in Britain tomorrow when Kellingley Colliery closes. I find it hard to grasp the enormity of this event and certainly never expected to see this happen in my lifetime. A deeply sad and depressing moment. A peek at the back entrance to the pit. Kellingley Colliery, setting the standards for safety, but not for signage. :)

Britain's last deep mine. Kellingley this afternoon. Still coaling, but shedding men again today.

Kellingley Colliery is often referred to as the 'Big K'. The upcast is 768m deep and can raise coal at up to 900 tonnes per hour.

Often referred to as the 'Big K', the Kellingley pit was sunk between 1958 and 1965 when the first coal was raised. The No.1 shaft on the left is 791m deep and is used for man riding and materials. The upcast is 768m deep and can raise coal at up to 900 tonnes per hour. Coal is mainly supplied to local power stations with a small amount of house coal also produced.