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James Holcroft

Sank the shafts at what became Beech Tree Colliery in 1873-74; his name remained on the pit's stack for decades afterward, though almost no mining took place under his ownership.

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Beech Tree Colliery West Midlands 1873–1919

Record created: 2 September 2026 · Last researched: 2 September 2026

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