MineArchiveRipley Colliery roof fall, 1880
On 20 March 1880 two loaders were killed by a fall of roof at Ripley Colliery, in County Durham, when a heavy weight came suddenly onto the stall.
| Date | 20 March 1880 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Ripley Colliery |
| Region | Derbyshire |
| Type | Collapse / Roof Fall |
| Fatalities | 2 (William Brindley (21) and Charles Stanley (20), loaders.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
A heavy weight came suddenly onto the stall and brought the roof down.
What happened
William Brindley, aged 21, and Charles Stanley, aged 20, loaders, were killed by the fall.
Sources
- (primary) Ripley Colliery, fall of roof, 1880 — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Ripley Colliery — Durham Mining Museum — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 12 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026