Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Oaks Colliery Disaster Memorial
In or near Lundwood.
Oaks Colliery Disaster Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Alex McGregor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Oaks Colliery Disaster Memorial is a memorial 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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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 Memorial is located in Yorkshire. It commemorates the victims of the Oaks Colliery disaster, one of the worst mining accidents in British history. This memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the mining heritage and the human cost associated with it.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5469, -1.4555
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S70 3RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley South
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/12534269834 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oaks Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- Oaks Colliery Disaster Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S70 3RD), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- What is Oaks Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- Oaks Colliery Disaster Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oaks Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode S70 3RD.
- Is Oaks Colliery Disaster Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Oaks Colliery Disaster Memorial is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Oaks Colliery Disaster Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Oaks Colliery Disaster Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oaks Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S70 3RD.