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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Colliery Wheel

In or near Shoscombe.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair accessible🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly£

Colliery Wheel — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Old Boundary Marker in Radstock Museum - geograph.org.uk - 7857012

M Bardell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Midsomer Norton · 2.8 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Colliery Wheel is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

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Official information

Radstock Museum showcases the industrial heritage of the Somerset Coalfield, featuring exhibits related to local history and mining. Visitors can explore two floors of displays, including a lift for access to the upper galleries.

Place summary

The Colliery Wheel is a memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates the region's mining heritage and serves as a reminder of the industrial past. The structure is notable for its size and significance to local history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.2929, -2.4475
Parish
Radstock
Postcode
BA3 3EP
Parliamentary constituency
Frome and East Somerset
Phone
++44 (0)1761 437722
Nearest railway station
Midsomer Norton2.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Colliery Wheel?
Colliery Wheel is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA3 3EP), in the parish of Radstock.
What is Colliery Wheel?
Colliery Wheel — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Colliery Wheel?
The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 2.8 km away. The nearest town is Shoscombe. Drivers can use postcode BA3 3EP.
How do I get to Colliery Wheel?
The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA3 3EP.