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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Colliery Wheel

In or near Shoscombe.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair accessible£

Colliery Wheel — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Old Boundary Marker in Radstock Museum - geograph.org.uk - 7857012

M Bardell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Midsomer Norton · 2.8 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Colliery Wheel is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

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Official information

Radstock Museum showcases the industrial heritage of the Somerset Coalfield, featuring exhibits related to local history and mining. Visitors can explore two floors of displays, including a lift for access to the upper galleries.

Place summary

The Colliery Wheel is a memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates the region's mining heritage and serves as a reminder of the industrial past. The structure is notable for its size and significance to local history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.2929, -2.4475
Parish
Radstock
Postcode
BA3 3EP
Parliamentary constituency
Frome and East Somerset
Phone
++44 (0)1761 437722
Nearest railway station
Midsomer Norton2.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Colliery Wheel?
Colliery Wheel is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA3 3EP), in the parish of Radstock.
What is Colliery Wheel?
Colliery Wheel — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Colliery Wheel?
The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA3 3EP.
Is Colliery Wheel free to visit?
Yes, Colliery Wheel is free to enter.
How do I get to Colliery Wheel?
The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA3 3EP.