COLLIERIES
Coal mining has been operating in the area since 1375 when the first recorded sale of a coal mine was recorded – Vavasour’s mine at Cockfield. Deep mining by shaft or drift mine, was basically finished by the late 1960’s although some small scale, privately worked Licensed Mines worked into the 1980’s. This section will provide some details of collieries and coal workings in the local area. But the first section will provide:
Some historic details from pre-1825,
Specific details from the 1714 lease for Railey Fell/Carterthorne Colliery,
Where was the “ancient” Railey Fell Colliery?
Have a look at the images in the:
Some details of individual collieries are given:
RAILEY FELL/WEST TEES COLLIERY (H. STOBART & CO.)
We will also provide some images and details about:
And some of the personalities, management and pitmen, associated with the industry.
And those who lost their lives working in this industry.
And:
Some background information is provided here:
GEOLOGY, THE DURHAM COALFIELD etc.
THE DURHAM MINERS’ ASSOCIATION (DMA)
EVENWOOD RAMSHAW & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY 