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Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill is a scheduled ancient monument comprising surface features associated with coal extraction in County Durham. The site dates from the early modern period onwards, reflecting the development of coal mining in the North East of England during and after the Industrial Revolution. The remains include evidence of mining infrastructure and landscape alteration characteristic of coal working in this region. Dunston Hill represents an important record of the extraction industries that shaped Durham's economy and physical landscape from the medieval or early modern period through to more recent centuries.
Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018227. View the official record →
Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill is a scheduled ancient monument comprising surface features associated with coal extraction in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018227.
Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1018227.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Washingwells Roman fort, Whickham (1.4 km), DUNSTON STAITHS (1.8 km), Ravensworth quadrangular castle (2.7 km).
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