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Seghill Colliery (1824 - 1962)


Seghill Colliery was established in 1824. In the mid 19th century the colliery was owned by Carr & Co. - Charles Carr was Viewer/part owner of Seghill, Burradon & Cowpen collieries. Coking ovens were established closeby, south-west of the colliery. In 1858, Seghill Colliery was sold to Joseph Laycock & Co., then in 1922 it was owned by Seghill Colliery Ltd. There were several pits established as part of the colliery (Engine, John, Kitty, Success, & Major Pit). In 1940 the colliery was recorded as producing 450,000 tons of coal (for household, manufacturing, steam & fireclay). In 1950 there were 1,139 people employed at Seghill Colliery (856 working below ground, and 283 working on the surface). The coliery closed on the 28th of September 1962.[1]

Seghill Collieries
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Seghill Colliery
- Details of Seghill Colliery opened in1824 and closed on 28th Sep 1962.
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Former Seghill Colliery pit yard
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Thomas Johnson - 5th N.F. - Seghill Colliery - (Wounded second time)
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