The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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Benwell Colliery

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Description of institution: This colliery is situated nearly 3 miles west from Newcastle, and is one of the most ancient on the Tyne. It contains the whole series of the coal seams in a workable state, except the Three-quarter coal. URL:http://www.dmm.org.uk/colliery/b061.htm Images linked to this location: People associated with this location: