Tyne and Wear HER(1111): Earsdon Colliery, Duke and Dutchess Pit

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"The Duke and Duchess Pits at Earsdon Colliery, 'won' in 1823 and 1826 respectively, were served by the Backworth Wagonway (East Holywell Branch) (HER ref. 1051). They were owned by Hugh Taylor and William Clark, while the miners occupied the farm cottages owned by a Mr Grey. These buildings later formed the community of Shiney Row...."
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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