The beam engine at Hulme's Pit with the piston rod and cylinder in the foreground

Date:: Late 1920s

Location:: Hulme's Pit, Hulme's Lane, Denton, Tameside; Show all locations

Holmes Pit, Holmes Lane, Denton, Tameside

Reference:: OP09276

Type:: Photograph (Gelatine Print)

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Description

Hulme's Pit, also known as Holme's Pit, originated in the 18th century and was one of the earliest coal mines in Denton. The pit closed in c.1930 and all the associated structures were subsequently demolished.

Content

This is part of the Series: RBO01/28 Early Photographic Print Collection: Greater Manchester; within the Collection: RBO01 Early Photographic Print Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

Keywords

Beam Steam Engine, Colliery, Engine House, Mining Industry