Kellingley Colliery
Kellingley Colliery, known affectionately as the 'Big K', was a deep coal mine in North Yorkshire, England, 3.6 miles (5.8 km) east of Ferrybridge power station. It was owned and operated by UK Coal.
Kellingley Colliery | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
Kellingley Colliery Location in North Yorkshire | |
| Location | Beal, North Yorkshire |
| District | Selby |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 53°42′19″N 1°12′24″W |
| Production | |
| Products | Coal |
| History | |
| Opened | 1965 |
| Closed | 2015 |
| Owner | |
| Company | UK Coal |
| Year of acquisition | 1994 |
The colliery closed on 18 December 2015, marking the end of deep-pit coal mining in Britain. The site is earmarked for commercial development.
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