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Old Signpost to Bearpark Colliery


This original cast iron sign to Bearpark Colliery (sunk in 1872) is located at the south end of Colliery Road, by the junction with Auton Stile road in Bearpark. The guiepost is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Bearpark Bearpark Colliery (1872 - 1984) Historic Buildings and Monuments in Bearpark Civil Parish
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Direction Sign - Signpost by Bearpark Colliery Road, Bearpark
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GUIDEPOST AT SOUTH END - Bearpark - List Entry
- Guidepost. Probably c.1860. Cast iron. Tapered post c.2.5 metres high with rounded spiked finial above top moulding. Finger-shaped indicator, with low relief pointing hand and inscription 'TO BEARPARK COLLIERY' on …
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