Avonbraes Colliery
Colliery (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Avonbraes Colliery
Classification Colliery (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Larkhall
Canmore ID 132030
Site Number NS75SW 28
NGR NS 7406 5222
NGR Description Centred NS 7406 5222
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/132030
- Council South Lanarkshire
- Parish Hamilton (South Lanarkshire)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Hamilton
- Former County Lanarkshire
NS72SW 28.00 centred 7406 5222
NS72SW 28.01 7410 5230 Avonbraes Colliery, Bridge and Incline [across Avon Water]
AVONBRAES Colliery
Location: Larkhall
Previous Owners: National Coal Board
Sinking Commenced: 1949
Production Commenced: 1952
Year Closed: 1965
Year Abandoned: 1965
Average Workforce: 32
Peak Workforce: 39
Peak Year: 1952
M K Oglethorpe 2006.