Archaeological sites · North East England
Crowtrees Colliery
In or near Coxhoe.
Crowtrees Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
David Robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Crowtrees 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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Official information
Crowtrees Colliery is a historical site located in Quarrington Hill, near Durham, that was once a significant coal mining operation. Although it has been closed since before 1894, the site reflects the industrial heritage of the area and the impact of mining on local communities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Quarrington Hill Grasslands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Crowtrees Colliery is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is significant for its historical insights into coal mining practices in the region, though specific details about its era or designation are not provided. The site contributes to the understanding of the industrial heritage of Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7314, -1.4859
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Coxhoe
- Postcode
- DH6 4QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 8.2 km
- Official site
- www.dmm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10311535287 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crowtrees Colliery?
- Crowtrees Colliery is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH6 4QJ), in the parish of Coxhoe.
- What is Crowtrees Colliery?
- Crowtrees Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crowtrees Colliery?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH6 4QJ.
- Is Crowtrees Colliery a protected site?
- Yes — Crowtrees Colliery is part of the Quarrington Hill Grasslands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Crowtrees Colliery free to visit?
- Yes, Crowtrees Colliery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crowtrees Colliery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DH6 4QJ. It sits within the Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor parliamentary constituency.