Worsley coal mines
E179955
Worsley coal mines were a major 18th-century English coal mining complex whose development, including the pioneering Bridgewater Canal, played a key role in fueling the early Industrial Revolution.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Worsley coal mines canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Worsley coal mines Context triple: [Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, ownedProperty, Worsley coal mines]
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Killingworth Colliery
Killingworth Colliery was a coal mine in Northumberland, England, historically notable as the workplace where engineer George Stephenson developed and tested early steam locomotives.
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Agecroft Colliery
Agecroft Colliery was a major coal mine in Pendlebury, near Manchester, England, that operated from the 19th century until its closure in the early 1990s and played a significant role in the region’s industrial history.
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Worsley Building
The Worsley Building is a major University of Leeds complex that houses much of the institution’s medical, dental, and health-related teaching and research facilities.
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Bersham Ironworks
Bersham Ironworks was a pioneering 18th-century ironworks in Wales, renowned for its role in the early Industrial Revolution and its association with ironmaster John Wilkinson.
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Derwent Valley Mills
Derwent Valley Mills is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in England recognized as the birthplace of the modern factory system, featuring historic 18th- and 19th-century cotton mills and industrial communities along the River Derwent.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Worsley coal mines Target entity description: Worsley coal mines were a major 18th-century English coal mining complex whose development, including the pioneering Bridgewater Canal, played a key role in fueling the early Industrial Revolution.
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A.
Killingworth Colliery
Killingworth Colliery was a coal mine in Northumberland, England, historically notable as the workplace where engineer George Stephenson developed and tested early steam locomotives.
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B.
Agecroft Colliery
Agecroft Colliery was a major coal mine in Pendlebury, near Manchester, England, that operated from the 19th century until its closure in the early 1990s and played a significant role in the region’s industrial history.
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C.
Worsley Building
The Worsley Building is a major University of Leeds complex that houses much of the institution’s medical, dental, and health-related teaching and research facilities.
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D.
Bersham Ironworks
Bersham Ironworks was a pioneering 18th-century ironworks in Wales, renowned for its role in the early Industrial Revolution and its association with ironmaster John Wilkinson.
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E.
Derwent Valley Mills
Derwent Valley Mills is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in England recognized as the birthplace of the modern factory system, featuring historic 18th- and 19th-century cotton mills and industrial communities along the River Derwent.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
coal mining complex
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industrial heritage site ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Bridgewater Canal
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Industrial Revolution ⓘ |
| associatedWithEngineer | John Gilbert ⓘ |
| connectedTo | Bridgewater Canal ⓘ |
| connectedWaterway | River Irwell via Bridgewater Canal ⓘ |
| country | England ⓘ |
| developedBy | Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater ⓘ |
| developedInPeriod | 18th century ⓘ |
| economicImpact | reduced cost of coal in Manchester ⓘ |
| economicRole | major supplier of coal to Manchester textile industry ⓘ |
| engineeredBy | James Brindley ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | remains incorporated in Worsley Village conservation area ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
early large-scale integrated mining and transport system
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helped fuel the early Industrial Revolution in England ⓘ |
| industry | coal mining ⓘ |
| influenced |
development of canal transport in Britain
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subsequent coal mining and transport schemes ⓘ |
| innovation |
direct barge transport of coal from mine to city markets
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integration of underground canals directly into coal seams ⓘ |
| laborForce |
boatmen
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miners ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Salford
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surface form:
City of Salford
Greater Manchester ⓘ Worsley ⓘ Lancashire ⓘ
surface form:
historic county of Lancashire
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| mainProduct | coal ⓘ |
| managementBy | Bridgewater Trustees after the Duke’s death ⓘ |
| near | Manchester ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
underground canal network extending from the coal seams to the surface
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use of narrow boats underground to move coal ⓘ |
| ownedBy | Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater ⓘ |
| partOf |
Bridgewater estates
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surface form:
Bridgewater estate
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| purpose | to supply coal to Manchester ⓘ |
| region | North West England ⓘ |
| startDate | mid-18th century ⓘ |
| technologyUsed |
canal-based drainage and haulage
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water-powered pumping and lifting systems ⓘ |
| transportInfrastructure |
underground boat tunnels
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underground canal system ⓘ |
| transportMode |
canal boat
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underground boat ⓘ |
| visibleRemnant |
Worsley
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surface form:
Worsley Delph
entrances to underground canal tunnels at Worsley Delph ⓘ |
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Subject: Worsley coal mines Description of subject: Worsley coal mines were a major 18th-century English coal mining complex whose development, including the pioneering Bridgewater Canal, played a key role in fueling the early Industrial Revolution.
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