MineArchiveOn 1 December 1853 two men were killed by a fall of roof at
On 1 December 1853 two men were killed by a fall of roof at Agecroft Colliery, near Pendlebury in Lancashire.
| Date | 1 December 1853 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Agecroft Colliery |
| Region | Greater Manchester |
| Type | Collapse / Roof Fall |
| Fatalities | 2 (Two men, recorded as Beckett and Hilton.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
A fall of roof in the workings.
What happened
Two men, recorded by their surnames Beckett and Hilton, were killed by a fall of roof at Agecroft, then worked by Andrew Knowles and Sons.
Sources
- (primary) Agecroft Colliery — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Agecroft Colliery fall of roof, 1 December 1853 — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 22 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026