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Woodhorn Colliery is a coal mining complex located near Ashington in Northumberland, representing the industrial heritage of the region's extensive coalfield. The site dates from the nineteenth century and comprises pit structures, winding gear, and associated industrial buildings that exemplify the technological and architectural development of coal extraction during this period. The colliery operated as a significant employer within the local community and its physical remains provide evidence of the methods and scale of mining operations in the North East. The site has been recognised as an important monument to the industrial history of Northumberland and the broader narrative of Britain's coal mining heritage.
Woodhorn Colliery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016976. View the official record →
Woodhorn Colliery is a coal mining complex located near Ashington in Northumberland, representing the industrial heritage of the region's extensive coalfield. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016976.
Woodhorn Colliery 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 1016976.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote at Cresswell Home Farm (3.6 km), Cresswell tower house (5 km), Widdrington Castle and 18th century Gothic castle and gardens south of Widdrington Farm (8.1 km).
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