Smithy Wood Lane Coking Works

The above was mentioned in the last post. Readers may wish to note that the remains of the coking plant are still in existence, at the bottom of Smithy Wood Lane.

IT IS LIKELY THAT THEY ARE ON PRIVATE LAND SO ALL USUAL CAUTIONS APPLY INCLUDING THE NEED TO AVOID DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

The remains have deteriorated and been vandalised signfictanly over the years and that destruction is continuing. There may thus be little time left to explore them. They consist of damaged 'beehive' kilns and brickwork. Much rubbish has been dumped on the site in recent years, and the place is overgrown. The map reference taken from Google Maps is shown below:

53.533055, -1.513581

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.5313462,-1.5067358,15z



At one time there were 'tennis courts' nearby, and the very old 'Berry House' was close by too, the Strafford Pit was even nearer, and the Damstead Cottages were close also. DOES ANYONE WANT TO SHARE ANYTHING ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE?