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Coal mining remains in Mallygill Wood is a scheduled ancient monument comprising evidence of coal extraction activity in County Durham. The site preserves physical traces of early coal mining operations, reflecting the region's long history of mineral extraction that developed substantially from the medieval period onwards. The remains are located within Mallygill Wood and constitute an important archaeological record of industrial activity in the landscape. The site's designation recognises its significance in documenting the development of coal mining practices and the exploitation of Durham's coal seams.
Coal mining remains in Mallygill Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018232. View the official record →
Coal mining remains in Mallygill Wood is a scheduled ancient monument comprising evidence of coal extraction activity in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018232.
Coal mining remains in Mallygill Wood 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 1018232.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sherburnhouse Bridge, 15m south-west of C20 roadbridge over the Sherburnhouse Burn (4.4 km), Elvet Bridge (4.9 km), Maiden Castle promontory fort (5 km).
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