MineArchiveButterley Company
A major East Midlands ironworking and engineering firm, founded 1790 near Ripley, Derbyshire; expanded into the concealed Nottinghamshire coalfield from 1890 and sank Ollerton Colliery 1923-25, building the model village of New Ollerton around it.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Britain Colliery | Derbyshire | 1845–1946 |
| Denby Hall Colliery | Derbyshire | 1875–1947 |
| Kirkby Colliery | Nottinghamshire | ?–1947 |
| Ollerton Colliery | Nottinghamshire | 1923–1947 |
| Ormonde Colliery | Derbyshire | 1906–1947 |
| Ripley Colliery | Derbyshire | 1846–1947 |
Record created: 27 August 2026 · Last researched: 27 August 2026