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Westwood Hall Colliery
Westwood Hall Colliery
Photo: Rev David Long
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Item #: 7738
The pit was to the west of Westwood Hall. Kays Houses, or Little Westwood, may have been built to give homes to its miners.

Comment by: Louise on 5th November 2008 at 23:03

Is that the same sign that hangs on the wall in Carl's house, the house where the Kay brothers lived until (1900)and is now a listed building?

Comment by: Rev David Long on 6th November 2008 at 11:55

It is indeed.

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