RJB Mining (now UK Coal) in April 1994, the licence to dig for coal being limited to the Yard seam which is located at a depth of 957 yards (870 m). The colliery was finally closed in April 2003. After mining The headstocks and winding house were listed in April 2000. The remaining structures on the site became derelict and have been demolished. In 2014, Welbeck Estates – then-owners of the headstocks – submitted a planning application mooting demolition, whilst local pressure group – Clipstone Colliery Regeneration Trust – was raising a petition to garner support. The buildings, headstocks and surrounding land were purchased by a private developer in December 2020. Plans are to save the headstocks and redevelop the site as a "multi-purpose leisure facility". References Coal mines in Nottinghamshire Underground mines in England