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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · North East England

Gordon House Colliery

In or near The Slack.

Free admission

Gordon House Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Cockfield Cemetery - geograph.org.uk - 2937027

Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Witton-le-Wear · 7.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Gordon House 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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Place summary

Gordon House Colliery is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It represents the industrial heritage of coal mining in the region. The site provides insight into the historical methods and practices of coal extraction.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.6144, -1.7979
Parish
Cockfield
Postcode
DL13 5AJ
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Nearest railway station
Witton-le-Wear7.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gordon House Colliery?
Gordon House Colliery is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 5AJ), in the parish of Cockfield.
What is Gordon House Colliery?
Gordon House Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Gordon House Colliery?
The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 5AJ.
Is Gordon House Colliery free to visit?
Yes, Gordon House Colliery is free to enter.
How do I get to Gordon House Colliery?
The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 5AJ.