Archaeological sites · North East England
Leasingthorne Colliery
In or near Eldon.
Leasingthorne Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- County Durham, unparished area
- Postcode
- DL14 8ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/433877162 (ODbL)
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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.