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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · North East England

Leasingthorne Colliery

In or near Eldon.

Free admission

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

Leeholme and Coundon Community Centre - geograph.org.uk - 404624

Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Bishop Auckland · 4.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Leasingthorne 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

Leasingthorne Colliery is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its remnants of coal mining operations, reflecting the region's industrial heritage. The site provides insight into the historical significance of coal mining in Scotland.

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

Coordinates
54.6676, -1.6102
Parish
County Durham, unparished area
Postcode
DL14 8ET
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Nearest railway station
Bishop Auckland4.5 km

Sources

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Memorials & monuments · North East England

Leasingthorne War Memorial

Leasingthorne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Allotments at Coundon - geograph.org.uk - 404622📷 4

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Coundon

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Kirk Merrington

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Where to eat & stay near Leasingthorne Colliery

Places to stay

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Campsites · North East England

Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area

Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Byerley Park allotments Newton Aycliffe - geograph.org.uk - 2464501📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Middridge Meadows

Middridge Meadows — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Hotels · North East England

Thomas Wright House Hotel

Thomas Wright House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

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Caravan parks · North East England

Grove Farm caravan site

Grove Farm caravan site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Hotels · North East England

The Old Mill Hotel

The Old Mill Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Freeoldmilldurham.co.uk
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Caravan parks · North East England

Hammer & Pincers Caravan and Campsite

Hammer & Pincers Caravan and Campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Places to eat & drink

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Cafés · North East England

Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse

Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse — a café in scotland lowlands.

Bishop Auckland war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6461563📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

5, Market Place

5, Market Place in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Display outside 42 Market Place, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 6135012📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Coopers Public House

Coopers Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Bishop Auckland - Bar None on Fore Bondgate - geograph.org.uk - 3698756📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Bay Horse Public House

Bay Horse Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Green Tree, Bishop Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 3838164📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Green Tree Public House

Green Tree Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · North East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Leasingthorne Colliery?
Leasingthorne Colliery is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 8ET), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
What is Leasingthorne Colliery?
Leasingthorne Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Leasingthorne Colliery?
The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 8ET.
Is Leasingthorne Colliery free to visit?
Yes, Leasingthorne Colliery is free to enter.
How do I get to Leasingthorne Colliery?
The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 8ET.