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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 mining operations dating to the medieval and early modern periods, reflecting the region's long history of coal exploitation. The remains include surface features and disturbances characteristic of shallow coal working, demonstrating the methods employed by miners before the development of deep pit mining technology. These archaeological features are significant for understanding the evolution of coal extraction in north-east England and the industrial heritage of Durham.
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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