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Kenton Colliery

Kenton, Newcastle

54.999914,-1.652162

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Old Engine Pit

Redeveloped

http://www.dmm.org.uk/colliery/k021.htm

Last Updated:

5 Sept 2021

Owners: 

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HER Info

It is unclear on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan whether this pit was working when surveyed c.1855. The engine house, known as Kenton Tower was something of a landmark until demolished in 1928. It was built to house the Newcomen pumping engine which helped to drain the pit.

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