Location 226
Location #226. Bannockburn Coal Mine.
Map 8
- Address
- Shepherds Creek
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Area -
Shepherds Creek -
Description -
Location #226. Bannockburn Coal Mine. Shepherds Creek, in western slope of terrace between Smith's and Parcell's Gullies.
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Still Standing -
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Underground workings may still exist however the actual portal has now been closed off. -
Construction Details -
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Location Type -
Mine
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Interested Parties
The table below shows the groups of people that had an interest in this property, either as owners, residents, tenants or shareholders. Clicking on the 'Details' link will display a list of the individuals in the group along with any known historical information about them.
| Group | Date | Description | |
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| 1 | 1868 - 1897 | Unknown | Details |
| 2 | 1902 - 1906 | Bannockburn and Cromwell Colliery Company (possibly) | Details |
Notes
The table below shows any historical notes about the location.
| Note | Date | Short Description | Note Text |
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| 2544 | 1868 - 1897 ? | General note. | Mentioned in the NZGS 94 (NZ Geological Survey) but may not be reliable. Total output 25,861 tons, but not sure what period this covered. |
| 2545 | 1868 | Location of the mine. | Shepherds Creek, in the western slope of the terrace about 5m above the Bannockburn-Nevis Road. Situated approx 500m south of Smith's Gully Road intersection. |
Images
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| Image Id | Source | Date | Short Description | |
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| 796 | Paul Crump - Bannockburn | 2002 | Lawrence's Sand Tunnel (two adits). | View Image |
| 797 | Paul Crump - Bannockburn | 2002 | Bannockburn Coal Mine - location #226, and Lawrence's Sand Tunnel - location #225A | View Image |