MineArchiveWigan Coal Corporation Ltd
The company formed in 1930 from the coal interests of the Wigan Coal and Iron Company and Pearson and Knowles, which took Bamfurlong on in 1934 and worked its shaft pillars out to closure in 1936.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Aspull Pumping Pit | Greater Manchester | 1930–1932 |
| Bamfurlong Colliery | Greater Manchester | 1934–1936 |
| Broomfield Colliery | Greater Manchester | 1930–1932 |
| Eatock Colliery | Greater Manchester | 1930–1936 |
| Giants Hall Colliery | Greater Manchester | 1930–1946 |
| Gidlow Colliery | Greater Manchester | 1930–1933 |
| Hewlett Colliery | Greater Manchester | 1930–1931 |
| Ince Moss Colliery | Greater Manchester | 1930–1947 |
| John Pit | Greater Manchester | 1930–1947 |
| Langtree Colliery | Greater Manchester | 1930–1932 |
| Maypole Colliery | Lancashire | 1930–1946 |
| Priestners Colliery | Greater Manchester | 1930–1934 |
| Taylor Colliery | Greater Manchester | 1930–1947 |
| Victoria Colliery, Standish | Greater Manchester | 1930–1946 |
| Wigan Junction Colliery | Greater Manchester | ?–1947 |
Record created: 10 September 2026 · Last researched: 10 September 2026