MineArchiveHetton Coal Company
The company formed in the 1820s to sink through the Magnesian Limestone to the concealed coalfield of East Durham — one of the boldest mining ventures of its day — and the owner of the Hetton collieries including Eppleton. It was latterly run as the Hon. A. Cochrane & Partners before merging into Lambton & Hetton Collieries Ltd in 1911.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Elemore Colliery | County Durham | 1825–1896 |
| Eppleton Colliery | Tyne and Wear | 1825–1911 |
| Hetton Colliery | Tyne and Wear | 1822–1911 |
| Jarrow Colliery | Tyne and Wear | 1851–? |
| Seaton Colliery | County Durham | 1844–1864 |
Record created: 3 September 2026 · Last researched: 3 September 2026