Archaeological sites · North East England
Adventure Pit
In or near West Rainton.
Adventure Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Robert Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Adventure Pit is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Adventure Pit is a historical site related to the mining industry, specifically detailing the strata sunk at Rainton Colliery between 1816 and 1978. Visitors can explore the geological details and historical significance of the coal mining operations in the area.
Place summary
Adventure Pit is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its significant findings and contributes to the understanding of the region's historical landscape. The site provides insights into past human activity and the area's archaeological heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8178, -1.5113
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- West Rainton and Leamside
- Postcode
- DH4 6PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street — 5.9 km
- Official site
- www.dmm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1453851364 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Adventure Pit?
- Adventure Pit is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH4 6PW), in the parish of West Rainton and Leamside.
- What is Adventure Pit?
- Adventure Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Adventure Pit?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH4 6PW.
- Is Adventure Pit free to visit?
- Yes, Adventure Pit is free to enter.
- How do I get to Adventure Pit?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH4 6PW.