3738
Farnacres Colliery
Dunston, Gateshead
54.949048,-1.635564
Beams Wheels Pit
Opened:
Closed:
Entry Created:
3 Sept 2021
Last Updated:
8 Sept 2021
Redeveloped
Condition:
Owners:
Edward Hogg (1880s), Atherton & Snowdon (1890s)
Description (or HER record listing)
Farnacres Colliery was served by the Team Colliery Wagonway (SMR 3741). Also called Beams Wheels Pit. Sinking began in 1840. Owned by Hogg, Atherton and Snowdon. On 23 October 1840 5 people drowned in the pit.
Ordnance Survey, 1862
Farnacres Cottages with colliery nearby. Source: gatesheadhistory.com
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