Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Oaks Colliery Disaster 1866
In or near Gilroyd.
Oaks Colliery Disaster 1866 — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Oaks Colliery Disaster 1866 is a public art located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Oaks Colliery Disaster memorializes the tragic mining accident that occurred in 1866, highlighting the history and impact of coal mining in the region. Visitors can see the statue of Harold 'Dickie' Bird, a celebrated cricket umpire, which stands as a tribute to the local community and its heritage.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Oaks Colliery Disaster 1866 is a public art installation located in Yorkshire. It commemorates the tragic mining accident that occurred at the Oaks Colliery, highlighting the historical significance of coal mining in the region. The installation serves as a poignant reminder of the lives lost and the impact of industrialisation in 19th-century Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5559, -1.4826
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S70 2AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley North
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange — 0.4 km
- Official site
- artuk.org
Sources
- osm: node/8318259107 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oaks Colliery Disaster 1866?
- Oaks Colliery Disaster 1866 is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S70 2AS), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- What is Oaks Colliery Disaster 1866?
- Oaks Colliery Disaster 1866 — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oaks Colliery Disaster 1866?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode S70 2AS.
- Is Oaks Colliery Disaster 1866 a protected site?
- Yes — Oaks Colliery Disaster 1866 is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Oaks Colliery Disaster 1866 free to visit?
- Yes, Oaks Colliery Disaster 1866 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oaks Colliery Disaster 1866?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S70 2AS.