Killingworth Colliery ( West Moor pit )
West Moor pit in 1850
West Moor pit was a 18th century pit which was closed by 1900.
Name: Killingworth Colliery
Opened: bef. 1829
Closed:
Pit Names: West Moor pit ( NZ272706 )
Owners: 1840s - Lord Ravensworth & Partners
Output: Coal
Max No of Workers:
The 1865 OS map shows this colliery as 'Killingworth Colliery, West Moor Pit'. It seems to show two shafts, a cistern, a sluice and a gin within the mine. The colliery was served by Killingworth wagonway.
West Moor pit is remarkable because of its association with George Stephenson and the early development of steam locomotives on Killingworth wagonway. George Stephenson worked as an engine-wright at the West Moor colliery and it was here that he grew developed his expertise as a locomotive engineer. George’s son Robert attended Long Benton Parish School in the 1800’s and the family home of Dial Cottage still stands on Great Lime Road.
In 1803, when aged 22, George Stephenson was appointed as the Superintendent Engineer at Killingworth Colliery which was part of the Grand Alliance Company (the company had been formed to protect the mining interests of powerful owners around Durham).
In 1813 his responsibility was extended to cover all of the ‘Grand Allies’ collieries.
Name: Killingworth Colliery
Opened: bef. 1829
Closed:
Pit Names: West Moor pit ( NZ272706 )
Owners: 1840s - Lord Ravensworth & Partners
Output: Coal
Max No of Workers:
The 1865 OS map shows this colliery as 'Killingworth Colliery, West Moor Pit'. It seems to show two shafts, a cistern, a sluice and a gin within the mine. The colliery was served by Killingworth wagonway.
West Moor pit is remarkable because of its association with George Stephenson and the early development of steam locomotives on Killingworth wagonway. George Stephenson worked as an engine-wright at the West Moor colliery and it was here that he grew developed his expertise as a locomotive engineer. George’s son Robert attended Long Benton Parish School in the 1800’s and the family home of Dial Cottage still stands on Great Lime Road.
In 1803, when aged 22, George Stephenson was appointed as the Superintendent Engineer at Killingworth Colliery which was part of the Grand Alliance Company (the company had been formed to protect the mining interests of powerful owners around Durham).
In 1813 his responsibility was extended to cover all of the ‘Grand Allies’ collieries.