MineArchiveOn 6 March 1896 two colliers of the same name were killed by
On 6 March 1896 two colliers of the same name were killed by a fall of roof at Agecroft Colliery, near Pendlebury in Lancashire.
| Date | 6 March 1896 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Agecroft Colliery |
| Region | Greater Manchester |
| Type | Collapse / Roof Fall |
| Fatalities | 2 (James Seddon (31) and Thomas Seddon (28), colliers.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
A fall of roof from slips in the working place, where insufficient timber had been set.
What happened
James Seddon, aged 31, and Thomas Seddon, aged 28, both colliers, were killed by a fall of roof from slips in their working place; the record notes that insufficient timber had been set. The colliery belonged to A. Knowles and Sons.
Sources
- (primary) Agecroft Colliery — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Agecroft Colliery fall of roof, 6 March 1896 — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 22 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026