Earthwatcher's photos with the keyword: engine house

The winding drum of the No.1 North Shaft winding engine at Pleasley Colliery. The winding engine has been restored to working condition. Pleasley Colliery is situated just inside the Derbyshire border, about 5.5 km from the centre of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. It is now a mining museum which is steadily being developed. www.pleasleypittrust.org.uk

The interior of the No.1 North Shaft winding house and the Markham winding engine at Pleasley Colliery. The winding engine has been restored to working condition. Pleasley Colliery is situated just inside the Derbyshire border, about 5.5 km from the centre of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. It is now a mining museum which is steadily being developed. www.pleasleypittrust.org.uk

The interior of the No.2 South shaft winding house and the Markham winding engine at Pleasley Colliery. The winding engine is currently being restored to working condition. Pleasley Colliery is situated just inside the Derbyshire border, about 5.5 km from the centre of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. It is now a mining museum which is steadily being developed. www.pleasleypittrust.org.uk

The North Shaft headframe at Pleasley Colliery. This was originally the downcast shaft where fresh air entered the mine, hence the headframe is an open lattice structure. The building houses the winding engine, fortunately still preserved and in the process of being carefully restored. Pleasley Colliery is situated just inside the Derbyshire border, about 5.5 km from the centre of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. It is now a mining museum which is steadily being developed. www.pleasleypittrust.org.uk