Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCoal workings at Dewley Pits, 650m south west of Black Callerton

Coal workings at Dewley Pits, 650m south west of Black Callerton

England
List entry 1016194
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Coal workings at Dewley Pits is a series of industrial remains located approximately 650 metres south west of Black Callerton in Northumberland. The site comprises evidence of coal extraction activity dating to the post-medieval period, reflecting the development of coal mining in the region during the early modern era. The physical remains include surface features characteristic of shallow coal workings, including shafts and associated disturbance typical of small-scale colliery operations. These workings form part of the broader archaeological record of Northumberland's extractive industries and their evolution prior to the large-scale industrial coal mining of the nineteenth century.

Coal workings at Dewley Pits, 650m south west of Black Callerton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016194. View the official record →

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What is Coal workings at Dewley Pits, 650m south west of Black Callerton?

Coal workings at Dewley Pits is a series of industrial remains located approximately 650 metres south west of Black Callerton in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016194.

Who is responsible for protecting Coal workings at Dewley Pits, 650m south west of Black Callerton?

Coal workings at Dewley Pits, 650m south west of Black Callerton 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 1016194.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coal workings at Dewley Pits, 650m south west of Black Callerton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 7, Benwell length of vallum of Hadrian's Wall in the grounds of Benwell Hill Cricket Club (5.4 km), Motte, 50m north of Holycross Church, Ryton (5.6 km), Hadrian's Wall vallum in wall mile 6, Benwell length of vallum of Hadrian's Wall in grounds of St Cuthbert's School (5.7 km).

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