William Davis

William Davis of Bridgend, who opened Oakwood (Maesteg Merthyr) Colliery in the 1860s and kept it until 1884; it was known as Davis's Pit after him.

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Oakwood Colliery Bridgend 1864–1884

Record created: 19 September 2026 · Last researched: 19 September 2026

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