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Emma Pit black plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This black commemorative plaque records: The site of Emma Pit 1845-1968 To commemorate the coal miners who worked this area for over 600 years. Erected 1989 by Andrew Golightly Ltd A tribute from the surface miners of today to the deep miners of yesterday. Recorded plaque organisation: Andrew Golightly Ltd.

From the Open Plaques record 7840

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