Archaeological sites · North East England
Cowley Colliery
In or near South Side.
Cowley Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cowley Colliery 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cowley Colliery is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance in the mining industry, reflecting the region's industrial heritage. The site offers insights into the practices and technologies of coal mining in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6239, -1.8971
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Woodland
- Postcode
- DL13 5RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: node/1825123401 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cowley Colliery?
- Cowley Colliery is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 5RS), in the parish of Woodland.
- What is Cowley Colliery?
- Cowley Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cowley Colliery?
- Drivers can use postcode DL13 5RS.
- Is Cowley Colliery a protected site?
- Yes — Cowley Colliery is part of the Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cowley Colliery free to visit?
- Yes, Cowley Colliery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cowley Colliery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 5RS. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.