MineArchiveOn 20 September 1878 two deputies were killed by a fall of s
On 20 September 1878 two deputies were killed by a fall of stone at Bedlington Colliery, in Northumberland.
| Date | 20 September 1878 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Bedlington 'D' Colliery |
| Region | Northumberland |
| Type | Collapse / Roof Fall |
| Fatalities | 2 (Leeman Craigs (31) and Thomas Cullen (28), deputies.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
A fall of stone in the workings.
What happened
Leeman Craigs, aged 31, and Thomas Cullen, aged 28, both deputies, were killed by a fall of stone at Bedlington, then worked by the Bedlington Coal Co.
Sources
- (primary) Bedlington Colliery — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Bedlington Colliery fall of stone, 20 September 1878 — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 22 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026