Opened before 1746. There were two other pits - George Pit (NZ 253 595) and Thomas Pit (NZ 252 599). Owned by Lord Ravensworth & Partners. In 1819 a boring was put down below Low Main Seam to the Beaumont and Lower Coal Seams. Derwent Crook Colliery remained at least partly in operation until 1935 when the Beaumont seam was abandoned.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Opened before 1746. Owned by Lord Ravensworth & Partners. In 1819 a boring was put down below Low Main Seam to the Beaumont and Lower Coal Seams. Derwent Crook Colliery remained at least partly in operation until 1935 when the Beaumont seam was abandoned.
There were two other pits - George Pit (NZ 253 595) and Thomas Pit (NZ 252 599) - currently located only to six figure grid references.
Site Name
Derwent Crook Colliery
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
6939
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Durham Mining Museum http://www.dmm.org.uk
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2005
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
23
District
Gateshead
Easting
2604
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
03
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
6190
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Deckham
Description
Marked on Ordnance Survey second edition as "Old Colliery". Presumably this is Deckham Hall Colliery, which was owned by J. Hopper & Co.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Marked on Ordnance Survey second edition as "Old Colliery". Presumably this is Deckham Hall Colliery, which was owned by J. Hopper & Co.
Site Name
Deckham Hall Colliery
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
6938
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Second edition Ordnance Survey map 1890; Durham Mining Museum http://www.dmm.org.uk
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2005
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
6903
DAY1
23
District
Gateshead
Easting
143
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ15NW
MONTH1
03
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
581
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
High Spen
Description
Part of Victoria Garesfield Colliery (HER 6903). Opened 1870 and closed on 13 July 1962. Shown on Ordnance survey third edition map of 1919.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Part of Victoria Garesfield Colliery (HER 6903). Opened 1870 and closed on 13 July 1962. Owned by Victoria Garesfield Coal Co, then Priestman and Peele, Priestman Collieries Ltd in 1899 and the NCB from 1947.
Site Name
Victoria Garesfield Colliery, Speculation Drift
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
6937
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
http://www.dmm.org.uk; N. Emery, 1998, Banners of the Durham Coalfield
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2005
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
6903, 5108
DAY1
23
District
Gateshead
Easting
139
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ16SW
MONTH1
03
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
608
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
High Spen
Description
Part of Victoria Garesfield Colliery (HER 6903). Opened 1870 and closed on 13 July 1962. Shown on Ordnance survey third edition map of 1919.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Part of Victoria Garesfield Colliery (HER 6903). Opened 1870 and closed on 13 July 1962. Owned by Victoria Garesfield Coal Co, then Priestman and Peele, Priestman Collieries Ltd in 1899 and the NCB from 1947. See also HER 5108 - colliery stables.
Site Name
Victoria Garesfield Colliery, Ricklees Drift
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
6936
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
http://www.dmm.org.uk; N. Emery, 1998, Banners of the Durham Coalfield
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2005
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
6903
DAY1
23
District
Gateshead
Easting
145
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ15NW
MONTH1
03
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
581
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
High Spen
Description
Part of Victoria Garesfield Colliery (HER 6903). Opened 1870 and closed on 13 July 1962. Shown on Ordnance survey third edition map of 1919.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Part of Victoria Garesfield Colliery (HER 6903). Opened 1870 and closed on 13 July 1962. Owned by Victoria Garesfield Coal Co, then Priestman and Peele, Priestman Collieries Ltd in 1899 and the NCB from 1947.
Site Name
Victoria Garesfield Colliery, Hookergate Drift
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
6935
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
http://www.dmm.org.uk; N. Emery, 1998, Banners of the Durham Coalfield
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2005
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
6903
DAY1
23
District
Gateshead
Easting
142
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ15NW
MONTH1
03
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
581
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
High Spen
Description
Part of Victoria Garesfield Colliery (HER 6903). Opened 1870 and closed on 13 July 1962. Shown on Ordnance survey third edition map of 1919.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Part of Victoria Garesfield Colliery (HER 6903). Opened 1870 and closed on 13 July 1962. Owned by Victoria Garesfield Coal Co, then Priestman and Peele, Priestman Collieries Ltd in 1899 and the NCB from 1947.
Site Name
Victoria Garesfield Colliery, Coronation Drift
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
6934
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
http://www.dmm.org.uk; N. Emery, 1998, Banners of the Durham Coalfield
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2005
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
23
District
Gateshead
Easting
122
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ16SW
MONTH1
03
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
605
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Chopwell
Description
Opened in 1800. Chopwell Colliery opened in 1781, closed November 1966. Owned by Marquis of Bute, taken over in 1890 by Consett Iron Company Ltd until the National Coal Board took it over in 1947.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Opened in 1800. Chopwell Colliery opened in 1781, closed November 1966. Owned by Marquis of Bute, taken over in 1890 by Consett Iron Company Ltd until the National Coal Board took it over in 1947.
Site Name
Chopwell Colliery, North Pit
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
6933
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Durham Mining Museum www.dmm.org.uk; Norman Emery, 1998, banners of the Durham Coalfield; Whellan, 1894, Directory of County Durham; D. Temple, 1997, The Collieries of Durham Vol 2
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2005
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
23
District
Gateshead
Easting
121
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ16SW
MONTH1
03
Grid Reference
NZ
NMRNUMBER
NZ 16 SW 76
Northing
604
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Chopwell
Description
Opened in 1802 and closed in 1940. Chopwell Colliery opened in 1781, closed November 1966. Owned by Marquis of Bute, taken over in 1890 by Consett Iron Company Ltd until the National Coal Board took it over in 1947.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Opened in 1802 and closed in 1940. Chopwell Colliery opened in 1781, closed November 1966. Owned by Marquis of Bute, taken over in 1890 by Consett Iron Company Ltd until the National Coal Board took it over in 1947.
Site Name
Chopwell Colliery, Pennyhill Pit
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
6932
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Durham Mining Museum www.dmm.org.uk; Norman Emery, 1998, banners of the Durham Coalfield; Whellan, 1894, Directory of County Durham; D. Temple, 1997, The Collieries of Durham Vol 2
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2005
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
23
District
Gateshead
Easting
119
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ15NW
MONTH1
03
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
593
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Chopwell
Description
Opened in 1799. Chopwell Colliery opened in 1781, closed November 1966. Owned by Marquis of Bute, taken over in 1890 by Consett Iron Company Ltd until the National Coal Board took it over in 1947.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Opened in 1799. Chopwell Colliery opened in 1781, closed November 1966. Owned by Marquis of Bute, taken over in 1890 by Consett Iron Company Ltd until the National Coal Board took it over in 1947.
Site Name
Chopwell Colliery, Conclusion Pit
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
6931
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Durham Mining Museum www.dmm.org.uk; Norman Emery, 1998, banners of the Durham Coalfield; Whellan, 1894, Directory of County Durham; D. Temple, 1997, The Collieries of Durham Vol 2
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2005
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
23
District
Gateshead
Easting
1136
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ15NW
MONTH1
03
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
5860
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Chopwell
Description
Opened in 1781, closed November 1966. There were several pits - Conclusion Pit (HER 6931 - opened 1799), Maria Pit, No 1 Pit (NZ 115 585, 1896-190), No 2 Pit (NZ 114 585, 1906-1926) and No 3 Pit (NZ 105 585, 1909-1959), North Pit (HER 6933 - opened 1800), Pennyhill Pit (HER 6932, 1802-1940) and Taylor Pit (opened 1798). Owned by Marquis of Bute, taken over in 1890 by Consett Iron Company Ltd until the National Coal Board took it over in 1947. Whellan [1894] says that coal was worked in Chopwell since the C14. This colliery produced 150,000 tons per annum in 1894. Firebricks were also manufactured - under the name of Bute.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Opened in 1781, closed November 1966. There were several pits - Conclusion Pit (HER 6931 - opened 1799), Maria Pit, No 1 Pit (NZ 115 585, 1896-190), No 2 Pit (NZ 114 585, 1906-1926) and No 3 Pit (NZ 105 585, 1909-1959), North Pit (HER 6933 - opened 1800), Pennyhill Pit (HER 6932, 1802-1940) and Taylor Pit (opened 1798). Owned by Marquis of Bute, taken over in 1890 by Consett Iron Company Ltd until the National Coal Board took it over in 1947. Whellan [1894] says that coal was worked in Chopwell since the C14. This colliery produced 150,000 tons per annum in 1894. Firebricks were also manufactured - under the name of Bute.
Site Name
Chopwell Colliery
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
6930
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Durham Mining Museum www.dmm.org.uk; Norman Emery, 1998, banners of the Durham Coalfield; Whellan, 1894, Directory of County Durham; D. Temple, 1997, The Collieries of Durham Vol 2