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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites Β· South Wales

Elms Colliery

In or near Weston in Gordano.

Elms Colliery β€” archaeological in wales south.

Recreation area-Nailsea - geograph.org.uk - 2762138

Dr Duncan Pepper β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Nailsea and Backwell Β· 1.4 km

About

Elms Colliery is a archaeological located in wales south. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Elms Colliery is an archaeological site located in Nailsea, South Wales. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Severn Estuary SSSI. The site provides insights into the region's industrial heritage and geological significance. Visitors can explore the remnants of the colliery while considering its ecological and historical context.

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Coordinates
51.4316, -2.7463
Parish
Nailsea
Postcode
BS48 2UX
Parliamentary constituency
North Somerset
Nearest railway station
Nailsea and Backwell β€” 1.4 km

Sources

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Memorials & monuments Β· South Wales

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Where to eat & stay near Elms Colliery

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Hotels Β· South Wales

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Hotels Β· South Wales

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Caravan parks Β· South Wales

Coast Caravan Park

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Hotels Β· South Wales

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· South Wales

The Old Farmhouse

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Historic pubs Β· South Wales

The Battleaxes

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Historic pubs Β· South Wales

The White Lion Public House And Section Of Former Sea Wall To North End Of West Front

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Restaurants Β· South Wales

The Anchor

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CafΓ©s Β· South Wales

Disati CafΓ© and Bar

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Elms Colliery?
Elms Colliery is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS48 2UX), in the parish of Nailsea.
What is Elms Colliery?
Elms Colliery β€” archaeological in wales south.
How do I get to Elms Colliery?
The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS48 2UX.
Is Elms Colliery a protected site?
Yes β€” Elms Colliery is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Elms Colliery?
The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS48 2UX.