These schools are first depicted on the 1931 OS map and were probably contemporary with the construction of the colliery housing. Prior to this, the area was agricultural. OS maps from the 19th century depict strip fields probably consolidated from the furlongs of open fields. The field was called 'Park Field'' on the 1st edition OS map of 1854. Along with 'Park Wood' and 'Park Closes' this strongly suggests the area may have been part of a medieval deer park. This was probably centred on Draw Dikes manor, held by the De Mauley family. Legibility of the former landscape is invisible.