Phoenix Park, Thurnscoe

Phoenix Park
The Mining Monument overlooking the lower section of the park.
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LocationThurnscoe
Coordinates53°32′28″N 1°18′25″W / 53.5412°N 1.3069°W / 53.5412; -1.3069
AreaDearne Valley
OpenedNovember 2001
Operated byThe Conservation Volunteers

Phoenix Park is a park in Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, England, that is currently owned by The Land Trust and maintained in partnership with The Conservation Volunteers.[1] It is built on the former site of Hickleton Main Colliery, which ran from 1892 until 1988 when it was closed.[2] The park is 3.3 miles (5.3 km) long.[1]

  1. ^ a b The Land Trust "Phoenix Park - The Land Trust", The Land Trust, 23 May 2019. Retrieved on 23 May 2019.
  2. ^ Northern Mine Research Society "Hickleton Colliery - Northern Mine Research Society", Northern Mine Research Society, 23 May 2019. Retrieved on 23 May 2019.