Brinsley headstocks were removed in 2023 after an inspection found the structure had "deteriorated".

The structure was dismantled in December 2023 due to concerns it had "deteriorated".

A man found the tag while walking his dog at a former coal mine undergoing restoration work.

Rebuilding the headstocks is expected to be completed by the end of next year, the authority says.

The government has prioritised housebuilding and wants "ugly" areas of green belt to be considered.

Campaigners say the pit equipment is an important reminder of the area's industrial heritage.

The headstocks were taken down in December amid fears the wooden frame was rotting and unsafe.

The fate of the mining heritage landmark has become a major issue for many residents.