North Shields, Chirton Colliery (Shields Colliery)

Tyne and Wear HER(6929): North Shields, Chirton Colliery (Shields Colliery) - Details

HER Number:
6929

District:
N Tyneside

Site Name:
North Shields, Chirton Colliery (Shields Colliery)

Place:
North Shields

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:
Coal Mining Site

Site Type: Specific:
Colliery

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
Opened in 1755. There were three other pits - Engine Pit NZ 357 682, Hope Pit and Prospect Pit.

Easting:
356

Northing:
682

Grid Reference:
NZ356682

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Durham Mining Museum www.dmm.org.uk