North Griffin Colliery

North Griffin Colliery – Bailey’s Pit, Blaina

North Griffin Colliery – Bailey’s Pit, Blaina. The Griffin Colliery was locally known as Bailey’s Pit and was along with all the deep mines in the area originally a water balance pit. The colliery was situated just north of Inkerman Row, West Side, Blaina. The colliery is shown on the section of the Messrs J. & C. Bailey brothers sales …

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North Griffin Colliery, Bailey’s Pit, Blaina – List of Fatalities

North Griffin Colliery Blaina – List of Fatalities. This list of deaths at the Bailey’s Pit, North Griffin Colliery, Blaina covers most of those reported in National and Local Newspapers. This page is fluid and will be updated as more information is received. 1855. Mr Edward Davies. Died – November 1855. Cause of death – Mr Davies was about to …

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