Allotments which are probably contemporary with the colliery housing. Originally they covered a larger area stretching west, over to Bankwood Lane. 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 fields are called 'Park Closes' on the 1st edition OS map of 1854. Along with 'Park Wood' and 'Park Field' 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.