Low Fell, old coal pit and Sheriff Hill engine

Tyne and Wear HER(3780): Low Fell, old coal pit and Sheriff Hill engine - Details

HER Number:
3780

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Low Fell, old coal pit and Sheriff Hill engine

Place:
Low Fell

Map Sheet:
NZ25NE

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:
Coal Mining Site

Site Type: Specific:
Colliery

General Period:
POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period:
Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
An Old Coal Pit and Sheriff Hill Old Engine are shown on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan, so were probably out of use by 1857.

Easting:
425680

Northing:
559900

Grid Reference:
NZ425680559900

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 3780 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey Map, c.1855, 6 inch scale, Durham, 6