Jane Pit
Join us to awaken the industrial history of Workington
The Archaeology of Britain's Mines
From Neolithic Britons, to the workforce of the industrial revolution, people have been mining for thousands of years
DIG DEEPERWorkington’s Industrial Past
The people of Workington have been mining coal and iron ore for over 400 years. In the 1840s, a new discovery turned it into a coal mining powerhouse.
READ MOREGet Involved!
Workington’s industrial heritage is something that every resident can be proud of. Now’s your chance to get hands-on and help preserve this historic site
JOIN US!Tell Me More About The Project
DigVentures is working with Workington Town Council and the Helena Thompson Museum to help preserve Jane Pit for future generations
LEARN MOREWorkington's Artists
Workington's artists wowed our archaeologists during the excavations, take a look at their work.
TAKE A PEEKArchaeology / In Your Hands
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