Coal has been mined in this area for centuries from outcrops to shallow workings.  Ironstone was also mined. Gossip suggests there was a pit prior to the 1830's to the west of Palterton and located down Carr Lane.  In fact there may have been at least two such pits.  However, my research has failed to discover any evidence to support the gossip. My research into the Bathurst Estate papers, provided evidence there was the Bathurst Main Colliery to the north of Palterton well within the village boundary and that it had absolutely no connection with Carr Vale, although it is likely that during its short existence, people from that village may have worked there.

Pits in the Palterton area

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Created 2 December 2001
Last updated: 31 January 2003