Huskar Mine Disaster, South Yorkshire
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wireworm
N 53° 32.920 W 001° 33.805
30U E 595180 N 5934267
A memorial to the children killed in the mine disaster.
Waymark Code: WMANTH
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/05/2011
Views: 6
The memorial stands in the grounds of Silkstone Parish Church. It lists the names of twenty six boys and girls whom were drowned when storm water entered the workings from Nabbs Wood on the 4th July 1838. There are more details on the web site listed.
Disaster Date: 07/04/1838
Memorial Sponsors: Silkstone Community
Parking Coordinates: N 53° 32.900 W 001° 33.854
Disaster Type: Natural
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of dedication: Not listed
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