Kenton, Kenton Colliery, Old Engine Pit

HER Number:
4019

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Kenton, Kenton Colliery, Old Engine Pit

Place:
Kenton

Map Sheet:
NZ26NW

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:
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.

Easting:
2234

Northing:
6733

Grid Reference:
NZ22346733

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 4019 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 88 L. Palmer 1993 Bygone Kenton