⛏ Caphouse Colliery
United Kingdom · Europe · 53.64°N, 1.62°W
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Caphouse Colliery, originally known as Overton Colliery, was a coal mine in Overton, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It was situated on the Denby Grange estate owned by the Lister Kaye family, and was worked from the 18th century until 1985. It reopened as the Yorkshire Mining Museum in 1988, and is now the National Coal Mining Museum for England.
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Quick facts
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 53.64°N, 1.62°W · view on map |
Caphouse Colliery is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.
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