Archaeological sites Β· South Wales
Elms Colliery
In or near Weston in Gordano.
Elms Colliery β archaeological in wales south.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 minβ1.5 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
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Nailsea
- Postcode
- BS48 2UX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell β 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: w658245208 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17642216 (CC0)
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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.