Dunston, Farnacres Colliery (Beams Wheels Pit)

Tyne and Wear HER(3738): Dunston, Farnacres Colliery (Beams Wheels Pit) - Details

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HER Number:
3738

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Dunston, Farnacres Colliery (Beams Wheels Pit)

Place:
Dunston

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:
Coal Mining Site

Site Type: Specific:
Colliery

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
Farnacres Colliery was served by the Team Colliery Wagonway (SMR 3741). Also called Beams Wheels Pit. Sinking began in 1840. Owned by Hogg, Atherton and Snowdon. On 23 October 1840 5 people drowned in the pit.

Easting:
2344

Northing:
6166

Grid Reference:
NZ23446166

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 3738 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey Map, c.1855, 6 inch scale, Durham, 6; http://www.dmm.org.uk

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