Archaeological sites · North East England
Cornsay Colliery (Colepike & Ford Drifts)
In or near Lanchester.
Cornsay Colliery (Colepike & Ford Drifts) — 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
- East Tanfield · 9.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cornsay Colliery (Colepike & Ford Drifts) 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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Place summary
Cornsay Colliery (Colepike & Ford Drifts) is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance in coal mining, reflecting the industrial heritage of the region. The site provides insights into the techniques and conditions of early mining operations.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8072, -1.7630
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Lanchester
- Postcode
- DH7 0TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Durham
- Nearest railway station
- East Tanfield — 9.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/9311295019 (ODbL)
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The Old Post Office
B&Bs · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cornsay Colliery (Colepike & Ford Drifts)?
- Cornsay Colliery (Colepike & Ford Drifts) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH7 0TF), in the parish of Lanchester.
- What is Cornsay Colliery (Colepike & Ford Drifts)?
- Cornsay Colliery (Colepike & Ford Drifts) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cornsay Colliery (Colepike & Ford Drifts)?
- The nearest railway station is East Tanfield, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH7 0TF.
- Is Cornsay Colliery (Colepike & Ford Drifts) free to visit?
- Yes, Cornsay Colliery (Colepike & Ford Drifts) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cornsay Colliery (Colepike & Ford Drifts)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH7 0TF. It sits within the North Durham parliamentary constituency.