The main industry in the village was a coal mine owned by J. Lovell & Sons from 1835 to 1929, which was part of the Somerset coalfield, and also had a large flour mill, part of which was converted into flats.
The main industry in the village was a coal mine. This coal mine was owned by J. Lovell & Sons from 1835 to 1929.1929 was part of the Somerset coalfield.1929 had a large flour mill, part of which was converted into flats.