Phoenix Park, Thurnscoe

Phoenix Park
The Mining Monument overlooking the lower section of the park.
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. It is built on the former site of Hickleton Main Colliery, which ran from 1892 until 1988 when it was closed. The park is 3.3 miles (5.3 km) long.

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