Mines in Tyne and Wear

Mine	Worked	Commodities
Wearmouth Colliery	1826-1834 (sinking)–1993	Coal

Abandoned mines can be dangerous: unstable ground, old shafts, flooding and bad air are common even where a site looks safe. This is a historical reference, not an access or exploration guide.

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