Mining took place in the area from at least 1204 until the 1990s, and this is reflected in the density and complexity of the remains. The Ginn Stables were where the horses were lodged during shifts. Later this was replaced with Ginns turned by horses. Typically the coal was hewn down in the pit by women and youngsters with the men staying at the top to winch up baskets full of coal and the tired family members at the end of the day. This resulted in circular patterns in the ground which can still be seen around Coleorton and nearby Swannington. Then another shaft was dug nearby and the spoil from that used to fill in the first hole. In early times coal was obtained from holes dug straight down to reach the seam and then excavated in a "bell" shape below until it became unsafe.
Coal mining has taken place in Coleorton since medieval times and provided economic wealth for the landowners and paid occupation for the working population.
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