What is recorded here
Houghall Colliery was an operational coal mine in County Durham during the 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the region's significant role in the coal mining industry. It is now shown as ruins, marking the legacy of Durham's industrial past and the economic impact of coal extraction on local communities.
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- Recorded date
- 1840
- Operator
- Love & Bell
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