Washington 'F' Pit

  • Description

    "See the impressive winding engine which once took pitmen to the coalface and brought coal to the surface, now operated by an electric motor. The 'F' pit, which was sunk in 1777, became the largest coal-producing pit at the colliery but eventually closed on 21 June 1968 when the last coals were drawn to the surface." Includes details of open days.
  • Owner

    See it Do it Sunderland
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
  • License

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  • Further information

    Link: http://www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk/washington-f-pit
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 8 years, 6 months ago
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    Picture Taken: Unknown
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