Winlaton, Damhead Wood, Coal Workings

HER Number:
5116

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Winlaton, Damhead Wood, Coal Workings

Place:
Winlaton

Map Sheet:
NZ16SE

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:
Coal Mining Site

Site Type: Specific:
Coal Workings

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C16/C17

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
Recommended as a site with potential 16th century/17th century coal workings, however no surface features were identified in this area during the field visit. No evidence of surface features, but potentially important underground Medieval mining galleries. Although no surface remains were identified this does not preclude the existence of important medieval underground workings

Easting:
192

Northing:
613

Grid Reference:
NZ192613

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 5116 >> English Heritage, Monuments Protection Program, Site Assessment