MineArchiveDarfield Main Colliery Fall, 1869
On 15 June 1869 two men were killed by a fall of coal at Darfield Main Colliery, near Barnsley.
| Date | 15 June 1869 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Darfield Main Colliery |
| Region | South Yorkshire |
| Type | Collapse / Roof Fall |
| Fatalities | 2 (Edward Dyson (28, trammer) and Charles Needham (32, collier).) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
A fall of coal at the working place.
What happened
Edward Dyson, aged 28, a trammer, and Charles Needham, aged 32, a collier, were killed by a fall of coal.
Sources
- (secondary) Durham Mining Museum - Darfield Main Colliery (UK) — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) E. Dyson, Darfield Main Colliery, 15 June 1869 — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 21 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026