MineArchiveColdberry Mine roof fall, 1870
On 20 January 1870 two young labourers were crushed by a fall of roof at Coldberry, a lead mine in Teesdale.
| Date | 20 January 1870 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Coldberry Mine |
| Region | County Durham |
| Type | Collapse / Roof Fall |
| Fatalities | 2 (John Beadle (18) and John Collinson (16), labourers.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
A fall of roof in the workings.
What happened
John Beadle, aged 18, and John Collinson, aged 16, both labourers, were crushed to death under a fall of roof.
Sources
- (secondary) Coldberry (Lead Ore) — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Coldberry (Metalliferous) accident, 20 January 1870 — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 18 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026