N1164
Wilkwood Colliery
Alwinton
55.322233, -2.154810
Opened:
Closed:
18th c
19th c
Entry Created:
19 May 2022
Last Updated:
19 May 2022
Partly Preserved
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Owners:
Description (or HER record listing)
This colliery mined coal from the 18th to late 19th century. It was first mentioned in historical documents in 1778. All that can be seen today is the ruined pit building, which sits within a large stone enclosure.
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Historic Environment Records
Durham/Northumberland: Keys to the Past
Tyne and Wear: Sitelines
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