The colliery within lands owned by Earl Fitzwilliam was opened in the early 19th century and closed in, or shortly after, the First World War. The pit was leased to Wakefield-based agents J. J. Charlesworth & Company. The colliery was connected underground with two other local Charlesworth pits, Warren Vale Colliery and Kilnhurst Colliery.
Some remains of the colliery buildings and one of the spoil heaps still remain after almost 100 years after closure.
References
Official handbook of Rawmarsh Urban District Council, 1959.
1: Pre 1974, most coal mines in South Yorkshire were actually in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Those annotated with a number 1, were closed before 1974.
2: The Selby Coalfield straddled the border of North and West Yorkshire