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Rough Park is an area of forest and walks to the north of Coleorton Hall where there used to be coal mines. These are likely to be some of the source of income for the Beaumont family at one time. English Heritage lists coal mining remains here as an ancient monument. "Coal mining remains at Birch Coppice and Rough Park, 950m and 1.5km south of Smoile Farm".

Now it is a location for walking, mountain-biking and other leisure activities. being largely undisturbed for decades it is home to a wide variety of wild flowers, trees and shrubs.

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Coleorton Heritage Group

Tel: 01530 440000 Email: enquiries@coleortonheritage.org.uk