The pit closed in April 2003.
Since 1993 it had been owned by RJB Mining (now UK Coal).
The present headstocks, Grade Two listed structures, were at the time of completion in 1953 the tallest in Europe.
They can be seen from miles around.
Despite this, there has been a number of attempts by owners Welbeck Estates to demolish them due to the expense of the upkeep.
During September 2014, an epetition was submitted to the British government, to raise public support and awareness, which ran until March 2015.

Clipstone Colliery Sidings railway station was the station in Clipstone, Nottinghamshire that served the mine
The pit closed in April 2003. Since 1993 it had been owned by RJB Mining (now UK Coal). The present headstocks, Grade Two listed structures, were at the time of completion in 1953 the tallest in Europe. They can be seen from miles around. Despite this, there has been a number of attempts by owners Welbeck Estates to demolish them due to the expense of the upkeep. During September 2014, an epetition was submitted to the British government, to raise public support and awareness, which ran until March 2015.
Clipstone Colliery Sidings railway station was the station in Clipstone, Nottinghamshire that served the mine
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