Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10 Colliery View Book Creation dates: 1768 - 1779 Extent and Form: 351 pp Physical characteristics: Buckram bound volume, 36 x 25cm Scope and Content Book Containing copy reports, boring accounts and letters relating to William Brown and others, 1768 - 1779 Separate index inside front cover entitled Alphabet to the Third Book of Views Boreings etc 1769 2 pages of rough notes loose in the back of the volume headed "borings to be copied in the book" Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/1 Creation dates: Jan 1769 Scope and Content Account of borings at Wideopen Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/3 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Estimate for the alteration of the Throckley Waggonway in the Newburn Hall Estate Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/4 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Estimate for alterations to the waggonway at Lambton Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/5 Creation dates: 22 Nov 1769 Scope and Content Letter from William Brown, Throckley, to William Dennison Esq Leeds, Yorkshire re workings on various Yorkshire estates Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/7 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Account of costs payable for various waggonways Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/8 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Account of borings at Bamburgh Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/9 Creation dates: 12 March 1770 Scope and Content Report re previous workings and amount of available coal at West Denton Colliery and estimate of working costs Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/10 Creation dates: 12 March 1770 Scope and Content Statement of accounts for Newburn Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/11 Creation dates: 25 Nov 1769 Scope and Content Proposal for a lease of the Throckley Estate from Edward Montague Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/13 Creation dates: 30 March 1770 Scope and Content Report re the quantity of coal available in Wylam Township Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/14 Creation dates: 30 April 1770 Scope and Content Account of borings at Fryston Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/27 Creation dates: 29 March 1769 Scope and Content Account of borings at Low Flatts Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/29 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Account of borings near Pelaw Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/30 Creation dates: Sept 1771 Scope and Content Estimate of the cost of winning and working Sir Ralph Milbank's Colliery near Willington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/31 Creation dates: 13 June 1770 Scope and Content Reports re Pittenween and St Monance Collieries, Fifeshire, with estimates of working expenses and boring accounts Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/35 Creation dates: 25 July 1770 Scope and Content Report re previous and current workings at Blackclose Colliery with estimates of available coal and working costs, by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/36 Creation dates: 5 May 1770 Scope and Content Account of borings in the Newburn Estate Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/37 Creation dates: July 1770 Scope and Content Report re measures to be taken re drainage and future work at Park Moor Colliery, by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/38 Creation dates: 30 July 1770 Scope and Content Letter from William Brown to Robert Shafto Esq at Benwell re working the coal under his estate Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/40 Creation dates: 1769 - 1770 Scope and Content Vend of coals for the River Wear Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/41 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Account of borings near Pelaw Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/43 Creation dates: Sept 1770 Scope and Content Report on the current state of Tanfield Moor Colliery including estimate of coal available Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/47 Creation dates: 1 Aug 1768 Scope and Content Account of borings at Cromarty, Rosshire Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/48 Creation dates: 19 Dec 1768 Scope and Content Account of borings at Fowls Castle, Rosshire Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/49 Creation dates: 22 June 1769 Scope and Content Account of borings at Killihoan, Rosshire Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/50 Creation dates: 27 Nov 1769 Scope and Content Account of borings at Bora in Sutherland Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/51 Creation dates: 7 May 1770 Scope and Content Account of borings at Dunrobin Castle, Scotland Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/52 Creation dates: 10 Sept 1770 Scope and Content Account of borings at Pittenween, Fifeshire Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/57 Creation dates: Oct 1770 Scope and Content Report re the current state at East Denton Colliery with recommendations re future work and drainage and estimate of available coal, by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/59 Creation dates: nd; 24 Oct 1770] Scope and Content Calculations re the measurement of waggons at Tynemouth Moor, n.d Note re the vend for Preston Moor, 24 Oct 1770 Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/60 Creation dates: 24 July 1770 Scope and Content Account of borings at Throckley Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/62 Creation dates: July 1769 Scope and Content Account of borings at Washington Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/64 Creation dates: 1770 Scope and Content Account of borings at Pelaw Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/65 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Account of borings at Fryston Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/67 Creation dates: 5, 6 Feb 1771 Scope and Content Report re amount of available coal, drainage and possible pillar working at South Birtley Colliery, particularly Goodspeed and Fortune Pits, by William Brown, Christopher Bedlington, William Unthank, Anthony Waters, John Waters Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/69 Creation dates: 19, 20 Feb 1771 Scope and Content Report re water in the wastes of Brown and View Pits, South Birtley Colliery, by Anthony Waters, John Allen, William Unthank, Christopher Bedlington and Richard Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/70 Creation dates: March 1771 Scope and Content Statement of terms to be considered by Mr Peareth in renewing the lease of South Birtley Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/74 Creation dates: 31 Dec 1770 Scope and Content Account of borings at Newburn Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/75 Creation dates: 16 Jan 1771 Scope and Content Queries re the best methods of working the coal in the North East part of the Washington Estate and in C Pit, with estimate of costs for sinking the C Pit with recommendations by Edward Smith, Thomas Humble and William Unthank Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/77 Creation dates: 16 April 1771 Scope and Content Report re previous workings, estimate of coal available and duration of the colliery and estimate of profits at East Thornton Colliery, by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/78 Creation dates: 26 April 1771 Scope and Content Report re previous workings at Melkridge Colliery with recommendations re borings, by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/79 Creation dates: 26 April 1771 Scope and Content Report re current working at Blenkinsop Colliery with estimate of costs for sinking and working a new pit Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/81 Creation dates: 12 Sept 1765 Scope and Content Report re current workings at Cotterdale Colliery including problems with the water-driven pump with recommendations re future work, by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/83 Creation dates: 20 May 1771 Scope and Content Report re previous workings at Tanhill Colliery, North Yorkshire including the determination of the boundary between Smiths and Pullines workings with recommendations re borings, by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/85 Creation dates: 3 Jan 1771 Scope and Content Report re previous and current workings at Ferry Hill Colliery, belonging to Mr Gowland, including effective drainage by fire engine Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/86 Creation dates: 21 May 1771 Scope and Content Report re the progress of the new winnings at Cotterdale Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/87 Creation dates: 18 Feb 1771 Scope and Content Account of borings at Fryston Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/89 Creation dates: June 1771 Scope and Content Estimate of the amount of coal in Gateshead Fell and Gateshead Park belonging to Ralph Carr and Henry Ellison Esq Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/91 Creation dates: 14 April 1771 Scope and Content Terms of an agreement between the lessors and lessees of South Birtley Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/93 Creation dates: 12 Nov 1767 Scope and Content Extract of clauses from the lease of South Birtley Colliery from Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/95 Creation dates: 1770 - 1771 Scope and Content Vend of coals from the River Wear Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/96 Creation dates: 22, 23 July 1771 Scope and Content Report re current workings and recent trials made in various estates of Richard Oswald and William Craike Esq in Galloway Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/98 Creation dates: 29 April 1771 Scope and Content Report re current workings at Fryston Colliery including drainage and recommendations re the sinking of the Engine Pit, by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/100 Creation dates: 21 Sept 1771 Scope and Content Report re current workings at Pittencrief, West Baldridge, Clune, Rosebank and Luscar Collieries, Fifeshire, by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/102 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Account of working costs at Pittencrief Colliery, Fifeshire Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/103 Creation dates: 18 Sept 1771 Scope and Content Queries re Newark Colliery, Fifeshire including the sinking of the Engine Pit, working methods, wages and quantity of available coal with recommendations by William Brown, William Bailey, John Prue, John Landers, Christopher Bedlington, William Gibson and George Rawlings Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/106 Creation dates: 18 Feb 1771 Scope and Content Estimate of costs to win and work Fryston Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/107 Creation dates: 1 July 1771 Scope and Content Table showing levels taken on Beamish South Moor Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/108 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Estimates of working costs for Throckley and Walbottle Colliery and proposal to lease Walbottle Moor Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/110 Creation dates: 1771 Scope and Content Account of borings at Wallington Hall, Sept 1771 Account of borings at Shildon, Aug 1771 Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/112 Creation dates: 1771-1774 Scope and Content Proposal by Humphrey Urwin to keep gins and other materials in repair, 24 May 1771 Account of levels taken at Tanfield Moor Colliery, 12 Oct 1774 Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/113 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Report by Thomas Williams and Andrew Leitelis re coal on the Baldridge and Clune Estates belonging to William Chambers Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/115 Creation dates: Sept 1771 Scope and Content Accounts for Tynemouth Moor Colliery, by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/117 Creation dates: 9 Oct 1771 Scope and Content Estimate of costs to drive a level at Wallington Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/118 Creation dates: 23 April 1771 Scope and Content Account of borings at Wallington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/120 Creation dates: 31 Sept 1771 Scope and Content Account of borings at Tanhill Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/121 Creation dates: 7 Nov 1771 Scope and Content Estimate for supplying water to Blaydon Smelt Mill, by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/122 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Proposal by Mr Richmond for a method of gauging keels, with diagram Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/124 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Report on methods of making new winnings at South Moor, Stanley, Kiphill and Shield Row, by William Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/126 Creation dates: Dec 1771 Scope and Content Estimate of costs for winning St Anthony's Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/127 Creation dates: 20 Dec 1771 Scope and Content Letter from Thomas Gibson requesting a report re North Biddick Colliery with estimates of working costs and available coal and report re the drowning of the Engine Pit caused by part of the engine having fallen down the pit with recommendations re future work, by William Brown, Jos Todd, Edward Smith, William Unthank and Christopher Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/130 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Account of payments made for wayleaves and watercourses at Wylam, Throckley, Newbiggin, Pelton Fell and South Moor Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/131 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Estimate of costs for proposed winnings and erecting fire engines at Beamish Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/132 Creation dates: 5, 6 Feb 1772 Scope and Content Report re current workings including unsatisfactory drainage and ventilation at Bebside Colliery, by Richard Brown and Christopher Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/133 Creation dates: 20 Dec 1771 Scope and Content Account of distances involved for putting coals at Farewell Pit, St Anthony's Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/134 Creation dates: nd [c1771] Scope and Content Account of levellings at Pelton Fell, 27 Dec 1771 Measurement of waggonways from Bowes Bridge to pits on South Moor Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/135 Creation dates: 21 March 1772 Scope and Content Request by Adam Hall on behalf of Mr Gibson and Co for a report re Engine, Hope and Jane Pit, Tynemouth Moor Colliery and report re current workings, including the effects of a creep, by James Bell, Anthony Waters, Edward Smith, Thomas Legg, John Allen, William Unthank and Richard Laws Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/138 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Measurement of Tanfield Moor Waggonway Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/139 Creation dates: 1759-1772 Scope and Content Account of borings at Dean Bank Colliery near Westoe, 1759 Report re current workings at Kiphill Colliery, by William Gibson and John Bateman, 1 June 1772 Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/141 Creation dates: 1767 - 1768 Scope and Content Vend of coals for the River Tyne with costs and selling prices Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/142 Creation dates: 4 June 1772 Scope and Content Report re previous workings at Unthank Colliery, parish of Shotley, with recommendations re boreholes, by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/143 Creation dates: 4 July 1772 Scope and Content Plan of Unthank Colliery, parish of Shotley, referred to above marking boreholes and pits, workings in Mr Barkers and Grey Mare Collieries adjoining with elevations of Shotley church and "Unthank Town", scale 100yds: 1" Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/145 Creation dates: 1760 Scope and Content Observations on the conduct of the Coal Trade, including costs and profits Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/149 Creation dates: 25 Oct 1772 Scope and Content Report re available coal in the Longwhitton, Whitridge and Hartburn Grange Collieries, by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/150 Creation dates: 8, 9 Oct 1772 Scope and Content Reports re collieries on the Brancepeth Estate:- Morley, Standalone, Deerness, Mosseyburn and Stowhouse, Ivesly, High Waterhouse and Middles Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/153 Creation dates: 1, 18 May 1772 Scope and Content Account of borings at West Auckland Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/155 Creation dates: 7 Nov 1771 Scope and Content Account of borings at Earsdon on the Hill Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/158 Creation dates: 24 Jan 1773 Scope and Content Copy letter from William Brown to the Earl of Darlington re the possibility of laying a waggonway and cutting a canal from the colliery at Woodlands to Raby or Staindrop, and the prospects for mining at Woodlands Related Material (See also NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/237 below for estimates). Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/159 Creation dates: Jan 1773 Scope and Content Account of the quantity of coal in Dr Musgrave's Estate at Washington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/160 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Account of borings at Rothley Shield, the property of Sir Walter Blackett Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/164 Creation dates: 15 Jan 1772 Scope and Content Account of borings at Longwitton Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/165 Creation dates: 13 Feb 1773 Scope and Content Account of borings at Whitridge Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/168 Creation dates: nd [1768 - 1769] Scope and Content Estimate of costs for work to be done at Scremerston and Howgate Collieries, referring to a plan dated 12 May 1768 Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/169 Creation dates: 20 March 1769 Scope and Content Agreement re the completion of the work at Scremerston and Howgate (above) between Messrs George Douglas and Robert Smith and Mr Nicholas Walton on behalf of the Commissioners of Greenwich Hospital Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/169 Creation dates: 26 April 1773 Scope and Content Report re previous and current workings including drainage at Scremerston and Howgate Collieries Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/171 Creation dates: 5 April, 1 May 1773 Scope and Content Account of borings on the Brancepeth Estate Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/172 Creation dates: 2 July 1772 Scope and Content Report re current workings at East Denton and Benwell with recommendations re various methods of making a new winning in East Denton, by Edward Smith and Christopher Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/176 Creation dates: 13 Dec 1769 Scope and Content Report re the new winning at East Denton Colliery, by Edward Smith, Peter Donison, Ralph Allinson and John Allinson Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/177 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Remarks on the above report re East Denton, by George Gray and James Bell Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/179 Creation dates: 17 Aug 1770 Scope and Content Report on the new winnings at East Denton Colliery, by James Bell and George Gray Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/180 Creation dates: 12 May 1773 Scope and Content Report re current workings at East Denton Colliery, including the new winning with recommendations re future workings Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/183 Creation dates: 19 March 1779 Scope and Content Account of borings at Blaydon for water to serve Sir Walter Blackett's refining mill Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/184 Creation dates: 21 Dec 1767 - 21 Dec 1772 Scope and Content Vend of coals for the Wear Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/186 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Account of borings at the Willington Estate belonging to Ralph Milbank Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/188 Creation dates: 22 May 1773 Scope and Content Terms proposed by Messrs Watson and Smeaton for Matthew Bell and William Brown to renew their lease on the Throckley Collieries for 21 years, 7 April 1773, agreed by Bell and Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/190 Creation dates: 21 Dec 1767 - 21 Dec 1772 Scope and Content Vend of coals for the Wear Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/192 Creation dates: 1773 Scope and Content Vend of coals for the Tyne Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/194 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Estimate of the cost of working and transporting coal at Wylam Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/195 Creation dates: 6 Oct 1773 Scope and Content Estimate of costs for sinking and winning Shadfin Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/196 Creation dates: 17 Aug 1773 Scope and Content Account of borings at Willington Quay Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/197 Creation dates: 1773 Scope and Content Account of borings at Hill Pit, Throckley Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/198 Creation dates: 21 Dec 1772 - 24 June 1773 Scope and Content Vend of coal for the Wear Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/199 Creation dates: 17 - 31 Aug 1773 Scope and Content Report re current workings and recommended now sinking at South Birtley Colliery and estimate of costs for drawing water, by Christopher Bedlington, Edward Smith, Peter Donnison, John Dagliesh, Thomas Bedlington, John Donnison, Anthony Waters, John Allen, John Bedlington and William Gibson Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/203 Creation dates: 4, 8 Nov 1773 Scope and Content Report on the borings taken at East Denton Colliery and estimate of the amount of coal available Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/206 Creation dates: 5 Jan 1769 Scope and Content Account of borings near Biddick Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/208 Creation dates: 31 Dec 1773 Scope and Content Report re previous and current workings at Risemoor Colliery, including Mickley Moor and Spinal Bush, with recommendations re future workings and estimate of costs for winning and working Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/214 Creation dates: 21 March 1774 Scope and Content Report re previous and current workings, including drainage, at Hawden Field and Settlingstones Lead Mines Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/215 Creation dates: 30 March 1774 Scope and Content Report re previous and current workings at Houghton le Spring and Newbottle Collieries, including drowning caused by working into Murton with recommendations re borings and a possible new winning Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/216 Creation dates: 2 May 1774 Scope and Content Report re linings made at Tanfield Townhead Colliery, by Richard Brown, John Jackson, Robert Lawther and William Gibson Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/217 Creation dates: 23 May 1774 Scope and Content Report re previous workings at Throckley, including a winning by a water-driven engine c.1660 and by fire engines from c.1759 and re current working methods Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/218 Creation dates: 18 July 1774 Scope and Content Report re previous and drainage recommended methods of making a new winning at Fourstones Colliery, (incomplete) Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/220 Creation dates: 21 Sept 1774 Scope and Content Report re current working methods and description of the engines at Newark Colliery, by John Anstruther, William Brown and Gavin Hogg Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/223 Creation dates: 19 Sept 1774 Scope and Content Report re drainage and current working, including pillar working at Scremerston Colliery and recommended borings at Howgate Colliery, by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/224 Creation dates: 24 Sept 1774 Scope and Content Report re current workings, coal available and drainage problems at Alloa Colliery, by William Brown and Richard Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/226 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Extract from a lease of Brackenbeds Colliery granted by Carr Ellison Esq to Lord Ravensworth and partners enabling the lessors to work the upper seams Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/227 Creation dates: 1765-1771 Scope and Content Opinion by Mr Hudson and Mr Walton re a waggonway at Throckley belonging to Mr Blackett to be used by Messrs Bell and Brown, 13 July 1765. Costs re above waggonway, 31 Dec 1771. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/228 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Estimates of costs for constructing cinder ovens Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/230 Creation dates: 10 Dec 1774 Scope and Content Estimate of costs for the new winning at Throckley Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/231 Creation dates: 6 Oct 1774 Scope and Content Queries and recommendations re winning and working methods, barrier working and which pits to keep open at South Birtley Colliery, called as evidence at a meeting of the arbitrators in the case of Maddison v Pearith, from a report made by Christopher Bedlington, Peter Donnison, John Donnison, Richard Brown and William Gibson, Loftus's, Newcastle Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/232 Creation dates: 15 Nov 1774 Scope and Content Letter from William Brown, Willington House, to Thomas Riddell Esq re survey of his estates Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/233 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Account of borings in the Whittle Estate Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/235 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Estimate of costs for the new winning at Throckley Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/236 Creation dates: 1775 Scope and Content Report on the quantity of coal under Mr Joice's Nursery at Gateshead belonging to Mr John Pearith Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/237 Creation dates: 1773-1775 Scope and Content Report on borings at Newbottle, by William Brown and Edward Smith, 25 Feb 1775 Estimate of costs of winning, working and transporting coal from Woodlands Colliery belonging to Lord Darlington, including the construction of the canal, 24 Jan 1773 Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/238 Creation dates: 2 May 1775 Scope and Content Report re the construction of a watercourse at Park Moor Colliery, by William Brown, Anthony Waters, Christopher Bedlington, John Allen and Richard Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/239 Creation dates: 23 Feb 1775 Scope and Content Account of borings at Millbank Pit, Willington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/240 Creation dates: 28 July 1775 Scope and Content Report re linings at East Denton Colliery with recommendations re future work, by William Brown, Edward Brown, Christopher Bedlington, Richard Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/241 Creation dates: 16 May 1775 Scope and Content Valuation of the salt pans at Amble Moor House belonging to Mr Edward Cook Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/242 Creation dates: 26 Aug 1775 Scope and Content Queries re Warrel Fell Colliery Level, including the sinking of the Level Head Pit and possible fraud by the workmen, with answers Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/244 Creation dates: Sept 1775 Scope and Content Report re current workings in the Main Coal Seam at Heddon, including drainage, by Richard Brown, Anthony Waters and George Wrightson Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/245 Creation dates: 3 June 1762 Scope and Content Account of borings at Washington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/246 Creation dates: 12 Oct 1775 Scope and Content Report re current workings at Crow Hall, Hartford and Plessey Collieries, with recommendations, including estimate of costs, for driving a drift at Hartford Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/247 Creation dates: 12 Feb 1776 Scope and Content Recommendations re drainage at Walbottle Colliery, by Nicholas Walton, William Brown, John Allen, John Barnes and Anthony Waters Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/248 Creation dates: 13 May 1776 Scope and Content Recommendations re the size of pillars to be left at Willington Colliery and in the Orphan Pit, Shiremoor Colliery, by James Bell, Anthony Waters, John Allen and William Dodds Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/249 Creation dates: 18 May 1776 Scope and Content Report re current workings at Hartley Colliery with recommendations and estimates of cost, for a new winning Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/251 Creation dates: 25 April 1776 Scope and Content Report re current workings, including drainage, at Tanfield Townhead Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/252 Creation dates: 2 Oct 1775 Scope and Content Report re the amount of available coal and drainage problems at Tanfield Townhead and Tanfield Moor Collieries, by Christopher Bedlington, John Jackson, William Gibson and Matthew Grey Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/254 Creation dates: 13 May 1776 Scope and Content Recommendations re the situation of the new winning at Willington and work at Orphan Pit, Shiremoor, by James Bell, Anthony Waters, John Allen and William Dodds Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/255 Creation dates: 18 May 1776 Scope and Content Letter from [William Brown] to Mr Brack re the current state of Keiper Colliery with recommendations for future work and estimate of costs for sinking a new pit and erecting an engine Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/256 Creation dates: 29 April 1776 Scope and Content Report re previous workings and estimate of coal available and the possibility of mining lead at Black Shield Bogg Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/257 Creation dates: 2 Aug 1776 Scope and Content Report re the extent and situation of the Black Callerton Estate, previous workings and recommendations re borings to discover the extent of the coal seams under the estate Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/258 Creation dates: July 1777 Scope and Content List of shareholders in Monkseaton Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/259 Creation dates: 26 May 1777 Scope and Content Report re current workings in Fox Pit, Hartley Colliery, by William Brown, John Crooks and Robert Salmon Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/260 Creation dates: 20 May 1774 Scope and Content Estimate of working costs for working Wylam Moor Colliery belonging to John Blackett Esq Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/262 Creation dates: Sept 1777 Scope and Content Account of borings at West Sleekburn Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/263 Creation dates: 23 Dec 1776 Scope and Content Extract of the minutes of the meeting of the Coal Owners re the vend, Chester le Street Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/264 Creation dates: 1776 Scope and Content Report re previous workings and coal remaining at Kenton Colliery with reference to plan PLAN NOT INCLUDED Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/267 Creation dates: 10 Jan 1777 Scope and Content Report re current workings at Slaty Wood, Thorp and Bolsover Collieries, Derbyshire, belonging to the Duke of Portland Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/270 Creation dates: nd c.1777 Scope and Content Report re Gunnerton and Birtley Collieries with recommendations re obtaining from Sir Walter Blackett to work the barrier into Birtley Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/272 Creation dates: 5 Sept 1777 Scope and Content Report re previous and current workings in Wall Fell and Acomb Collieries with recommendations against any further investment Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/274 Creation dates: 8 Oct 1777 Scope and Content Report re current workings in Risemoor Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/275 Creation dates: 3 Oct 1777 Scope and Content Report re previous and current workings and coal available at Masborough and Parkgate Collieries, South Yorkshire Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/278 Creation dates: 5 May 1777 Scope and Content Report re Tynemouth Moor Colliery at the request of Messrs Errington and Ward, including the barrier with Chirton and the state of the "great engine", by Christopher Bedlington, John Buddle and John Allen Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/281 Creation dates: 23 Nov 1776 Scope and Content Report re the barrier to be left between Throckley Colliery and Newburn, by William Dodds, Anthony Waters and George Wrightson Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/283 Creation dates: 4 Aug 1777 Scope and Content Estimate of costs for working Wylam Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/284 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Notes re pay bills at Risemoor Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/285 Creation dates: 8 Oct 1777 Scope and Content Report re available coal at Felton Colliery with estimate of winning and working costs Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/287 Creation dates: 13 Aug 1777 Scope and Content Report re current workings and ventilation at South Birtley Colliery, by Edward Smith and William Gibson Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/288 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Account of borings on Mr Bowlby's Estate Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/290 Creation dates: 30 May, no year, [1777] Scope and Content Report re the current state of Ford Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/292 Creation dates: 17 Nov 1777 Scope and Content Report re previous workings at Hartley Colliery including drainage by a fire engine c.1737 and improvements to Seaton Sluice Harbour with recommendations re the best methods for future work Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/294 Creation dates: Oct 1776 Scope and Content Account of borings at Edward Pit, Willington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/295 Creation dates: 15 July 1777 Scope and Content Account of borings on Mr Bowlby's Estate Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/297 Creation dates: 24 Dec 1777 Scope and Content Report re the seams of coal at Claxton Colliery, Gateshead with estimate of coal available and section of the seams taken at the Bussburn Engine Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/301 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Account of borings at West Sleekburn Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/302 Creation dates: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 1777 Scope and Content Abstract of working costs for North Banks Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/303 Creation dates: 13 Jan 1778 Scope and Content Report re current workings, coal available and estimate of working costs at Marley Hill and North Banks Colliery, with opinion against letting collieries by tentale agreements Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/305 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Plan of part of Throckley Fell showing houses at Duley Burn scale 2ch: 1" Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/306 Creation dates: 30 Nov 1777 Scope and Content Letter from George Hartley, Richmond to William Brown, Willington, re the new lease for Harraton Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/309 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Estimate of costs for winning part of Hartley Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/310 Creation dates: 12 Feb 1778 Scope and Content Letter from [William Brown], Willington to Sir John [Delaval] re current work at Hartley Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/311 Creation dates: 18 Feb 1778 Scope and Content Letter from [William Brown], Willington to Richard Ellinson, Masborough, re quantities of coal available in each seam Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/312 Creation dates: 1 Sept 1777 Scope and Content Report on Risemoor Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/313 Creation dates: 19 Dec 1777 Scope and Content Abstract of an agreement between 1. Edward Collingwood Esq and William Gibson Esq, Matthew Bell, junior, Esq and 2. William Brown re working coal on the Willington Estate Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/314 Creation dates: 12 March 1778 Scope and Content Report re a proposal by Mrs Montague to extend workings in the Beaumont Seam in the Benwell Estate Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/315 Creation dates: 1778 Scope and Content Abstract of proposals made to Lady Thorold and Sir John Thorold, her son, and to Sir Francis Blake re a new lease of Harraton Colliery, signes by E. Thorold and John Thorold, 12 Feb 1778. Letter from Sir Francis Blake, Tilmouth, to William Brown, enclosing above proposals, 17 Feb 1778. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/317 Creation dates: 20 Aug 1778 Scope and Content Report re current workings, particularly drainage at Plessey, Hartford and Bassington Collieries Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/318 Creation dates: 24 May 1778 Scope and Content Report re the amount of coal available, proposed terms for a lease and estimate of working costs for Winlaton Colliery with copy letter from William Brown, Willington to Mr Bainbridge re the report Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/320 Creation dates: 1778 Scope and Content Report re current workings and possible pillar working in the Success and Good Intent Pits, East Denton Colliery, 24 March 1778. Letter from [William Brown] to Mr Fawcett re Mr Neasham's Colliery at Houghton le Spring, 6 Oct 1778. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/321 Creation dates: 5 Oct 1778 Scope and Content Letter from William Brown, Willington, to Capt George Stephenson re the old pits on his estate near Quarry House Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/322 Creation dates: 27 June 1778 Scope and Content Letter from John Scott, Carey Street to J. Shaftoe re the right of the Duke of Richmond to 12d. per chaldron of coal sent from Newcastle Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/326 Creation dates: 4 Nov 1778 Scope and Content Report re previous and current workings at Risemoor Colliery and measures to be taken re borings before a new lease is made Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/327 Creation dates: 12 Oct 1778 Scope and Content Queries re Unthank Colliery near Berwick including working methods, state of maintenance of the water level drifts, pits and engine, pillar working and working the barrier with answers Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/331 Creation dates: 24 Nov 1778 Scope and Content Report re the possibility of laying a waggonway at Risemoor Colliery with estimate of costs Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/332 Creation dates: 3 Dec 1778 Scope and Content Report re current workings, particularly drainage and the erection of a new engine at Plessey, Hartford and Bassington Collieries Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/333 Creation dates: Sept 1778 Scope and Content Estimate of coal available at West Kenton Colliery sent to Mr Black by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/334 Creation dates: 31 Dec 1778 Scope and Content Report re current workings at Unthank Colliery (near Berwick) with estimate of costs for preventing the water from the old wastes reaching the present engine Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/337 Creation dates: 23, 24 Dec 1778 Scope and Content Report re measures to be taken to reopen Harraton Colliery after a fire, including ventilation, by William Brown, Willington, John Allen, Byker, Anthony Waters, Lamsley, William Brown, Fatfield, John Barnes, Walker, William Natrass, Lambton, Peter Donnison, Chatersheugh, William Morriss, Lambton and William Gibson, Washington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/340 Creation dates: 17 Feb 1778 Scope and Content Letter to Mr Edward Brown re East Denton Colliery and making a winning out of Denton into West Kenton Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/342 Creation dates: 19 Feb 1779 Scope and Content Account of levels taken at Denton and West Kenton Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/344 Creation dates: nd [c1779] Scope and Content Letter from William Brown to Richard Brown Esq re the colliery at Saltwick Moor belonging to the Duke of Portland, n.d. Report re methods of winning and working the coal east of the Prosperous Pit Dyke and south of the Main Dyke at South Birtley Colliery, 28 Jan 1779. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/345 Creation dates: 2 June 1779 Scope and Content Report on the state of the main water level drift at Tanfield Moor Colliery, by George Wrightson and William Gibson Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/347 Creation dates: 7 Sept 1779 Scope and Content Report re current workings at Risemoor Colliery, by William Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/348 Creation dates: 1 July 1779 Scope and Content Report re the workings and estimate of coal available in the ¾ seam at South Birtley Colliery, by Christopher Bedlington, John Allan, Richard Brown, William Gibson, John Dagliesh and Anthony Waters Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/10/349 Creation dates: 1778-1779 Scope and Content Account of borings near South Shields - First hole bored 16 March 1778. Second hole bored 11 June 1779. Third hole bored 1 April 1779. |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11 Colliery View Book Creation dates: 1762 - 1790 Extent and Form: 228 pp Physical characteristics: Leather bound volume, 38 x 24cm Scope and Content Volume containing copy reports, letters and estimates of Christopher Bedlington, George Greene and others, 1762 - 1790 Index to places and subjects at front Arrangement Original folio nos. retained. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/1 Creation dates: c.1779 Scope and Content Estimate of working costs for Plessey Colliery, by Robert Smith, 12 Aug 1779. Estimate of costs for winning Heworth Colliery by erecting an engine in Mr Brandling's Felling Estate, by Christopher Bedlington, n.d. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/2 Creation dates: 1778 - 1780 Scope and Content Table showing coal vended on the Tyne Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/4 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Account of the depths of pits at Walbottle Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/5 Creation dates: 31 Dec 1778 - 31 Dec 1779 Scope and Content Account of coal produced at Benwell and East Denton Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/6 Creation dates: 12 June 1784 Scope and Content Report re current workings at Walker Hill Colliery (originally headed "Byker" but crossed out and replaced by "Walker Hill"), with recommendations re improved working methods including working the Endeavour Pit, by Christopher Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/7 Creation dates: 22 Sept 1788 Scope and Content Queries re Bassington Colliery at the request of Sir Matthew White Ridley including the best methods of winning the coal to the south and west of the upcast dyke, working the coal below the engine level and winning the Atlee Pit, with recommendations by Christopher Bedlington, Richard Brown, Robert Smith and George Green Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/8 Creation dates: Aug 1784 Scope and Content Queries re a creep in the Farewell Pit, St Athony's Colliery, particularly measures to counteract the effects, with recommendations by Christopher Bedlington, Anthony Waters, Thomas Barnes, Edward Brown, Peter Donnison and John Plummer Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/10 Creation dates: 8 Dec 1783 Scope and Content Estimate of working costs for Stuble and Hill Pits, Chirton Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/11 Creation dates: 1780-1784 Scope and Content Estimate of the annual value of the rent of Butterknowle Colliery, leased by Robert Lodge to Mr Longstaff, 10 July 1780 Notes re the lease of Chirton Colliery, Jan 1784 Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/12 Creation dates: 10 July 1784 Scope and Content Report re current working at Coplaw Bent Colliery including the driving of boards out of the water level drift with criticism of working methods and estimate of available coal, by C. Bedlington and C. Nixon Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/13 Creation dates: 18 Aug 1784 Scope and Content Opinion re a proposal for a waylease through Dr Scott's ground at Usworth for Washington Colliery, by C. Bedlington and George Johnson Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/14 Creation dates: Nov 1784 Scope and Content Report re the costs of keeping horses at Gateshead Park Colliery, by George Johnson Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/15 Creation dates: 1780-1784 Scope and Content Estimate of working and selling costs for Gateshead Park Colliery, by C. Bedlington, 17 Oct 1784. Estimate of coal available in ground in Gateshead belonging to Sherburn Hospital, by C. Bedlington, Sept 1780. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/16 Creation dates: 24 April 1784 Scope and Content Report re previous workings and the results of borings at Hedley Fell or Risemoor Colliery, by C. Bedlington, George Johnson, Richard Brown and Robert Donkin Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/17 Creation dates: 1784 Scope and Content Queries re Walker Hill Colliery including possible damage to Walker if workings were discontinued, the width of the barrier to be left against Walker and the amount of coal available with recommendations by Thomas Taylor, Christopher Bedlington, John Bedlington and Charles Nixon, 15 Sept 1784. Queries re Walker Hill Colliery including whether certain coal can be worked without damage to Walker and pillar workings, with recommendations by Edward Smith and John Smith, 20 Sept 1784. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/18 Creation dates: 10 Sept 1786 Scope and Content Report recommending measures to be taken for the safety of Walker Colliery including the installing of frame dams, by Edward Smith, William Dodds, John Plummer, John Smith and William Bell Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/19 Creation dates: 18 Oct 1784 Scope and Content Queries re working the walls, pillars and barrier with Benton at High Flatworth Colliery, by Christopher Bedlington, John Bedlington and Charles Nixon Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/20 Creation dates: 4 Dec 1784 Scope and Content Estimate for working Walker Hill Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/21 Creation dates: 1780-1784 Scope and Content Opinion re the rights of Mr Shafto and Sir Gilbert Lawson over Glebe Colliery, Washington, by Christopher Fawcett, 9 Aug 1780. Proposal by Joseph Liddell and others to the Greenwich Hospital Commissioners for a licence to use the Tyne Level Drift for Walbottle Colliery and for a lease of coal at Throckley, 27 Oct 17843 Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/22 Creation dates: 1784 Scope and Content Letter from J. Barnes to Mr R. Rutherford re working the pillars at the Endeavour Pit, Walker Hill Colliery, 6 Nov 1784. Report re St Anthony's Colliery including the effects of the creep, measures recommended to counteract the creep and work in Adventure Pit, by Anthony Waters, John Donnison, C. Bedlington, Robert Smith and George Greene, 27 Dec 1784. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/23 Creation dates: 1782-1784 Scope and Content Report re working pillars at Washington Colliery, by C. Bedlington and G. Johnstone, 30 Sept 1782. Calculations re the dimensions and accounts for Bourn Moor Engine House, 19 Aug 1784. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/24 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Proposal by Dr Scott for a lease of his wayleave over Usworth and of his colliery to Mr Russel Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/25 Creation dates: c1780-1785 Scope and Content Estimate of the cost of sinking the Engine Pit at Walbottle Colliery, 6 Feb 1785. Report re borings made by Messrs Rawlings at Heworth Colliery, 19 Oct 1781. Description of seams of coal at Washington Colliery, n.d. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/26 Creation dates: 1784-1785 Scope and Content Notice by Christopher Bedlington on behalf of John Bedlington and himself to the stewards of the Borough of Gateshead that he is to surrender the waylease from Saltwellside and Field House Collieries, 24 March 1785. Estimate of costs for Gateshead Park new waggonway, 30 Jan 1784. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/27 Creation dates: 22 Nov 1784 Scope and Content Opinion re terms of a lease of Chirton Colliery and wayleaves, by Christopher Fawcett Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/28 Creation dates: 10 Sept 1782 Scope and Content Opinion re a possible action for damages by Sir Gilbert Lawson and others against Newmark Hudson and others re Washington Colliery, by Christopher Fawcett Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/30 Creation dates: 1785 Scope and Content Estimate of working costs for Throckley Colliery, 4 May 1785. Report re the best method of winning Brinkburn Colliery by obtaining the liberty of a watercourse through the lands of the Duke of Northumberland, by Thomas Taylor, Christopher Bedlington and John Bedlington, 14 April 1785. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/31 Creation dates: nd [c1784] Scope and Content Estimate for winning the Hill Pit, Chirton Colliery, 20 Oct 1784. Table of keel dues and conditions of carriage for the Tyne, n.d. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/33 Creation dates: nd [c1783] Scope and Content Account of lighthouse and pier duties payable to the Customs House, Newcastle, n.d. Accounts of working costs for Chirton Colliery, 2 Dec, 5-19 Nov 1783. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/35 Creation dates: 11 Aug 1785 Scope and Content Proposal by Christopher Bedlington for a lease of Heddon Colliery from the Earl of Carlisle Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/36 Creation dates: 30 Jan 1785 Scope and Content List of farms at Throckley with acreages and rents Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/37 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Estimate of costs for winning Gateshead Park Colliery including the erection of a fire engine Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/38 Creation dates: c.1750 Scope and Content Estimate of the cost of winning Heworth Colliery by the erection of an engine in Mr Brandling's Estate at Felling, 26 Jan 1780. Terms of a lease from Sir Gilfred Lawson, Dr Musgrave and Robert Shaftoe to William Russel of Washington Colliery for 51 years Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/41 Creation dates: 25 March 1764 Scope and Content Terms of a lease from Sir Gilfred Lawson and Robert Shaftoe to Newmark Hudson and others of Oxclose Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/44 Creation dates: 30 April 1777 Scope and Content Estimate of the cost of winning Felling Colliery, by Christopher Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/45 Creation dates: 16 July 1777 Scope and Content Estimate of the cost of winning Benwell Colliery in the Beaumont Seam, by C. Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/46 Creation dates: nd [1783] Scope and Content Estimate of the cost of a winning near the Haugh Pit, North Biddick Colliery, including the erection of an engine, 10 May 1783. Estimate of the cost of winning North Biddick Colliery by erecting an engine on the Middle Pit, by Christopher Bedlington, George Johnstone and William Gibson, n.d. [1783]. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/48 Creation dates: 12 - 18 Feb 1785 Extent and Form: 3 Letters Scope and Content Between John Burdon Esq and Christopher Bedlington re taking a quarter share in Chirton Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/50 Creation dates: 14 April 1785 Scope and Content Comparison of the costs of leading the coal from Chirton by carts or by waggonway, by Christopher Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/51 Creation dates: 1 June 1784 Scope and Content Account of coal produced from Crake Scarr Colliery, by Christopher Bedlington and George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/52 Creation dates: 15 Sept 1784 Scope and Content Report re current working in the new winning at Shilbottle, including expected difficulties with drainage, by George Greene and Christopher Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/53 Creation dates: 6 - 19 Sept 1784 Scope and Content Reports re the current state of workings at Denwick, Snokoe, Ingoe and Debden Collieries, by George Greene and Christopher Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/54 Creation dates: 23 June 1785 Scope and Content Estimate of the cost of winning the Upper Main and Yard Seams at Sheriff Hill Colliery, by Christopher Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/55 Creation dates: 22 Dec 1786 Scope and Content Estimate of coal available at Sheriff Hill Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/56 Creation dates: 12 Dec 1785 Scope and Content Estimate of working costs for Sheriff Hill Colliery, by George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/59 Creation dates: 20 Aug 1785 Scope and Content Estimate of coal available in Sir John Lawson's Estate and Endeavour Pit, Walker Hill Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/60 Creation dates: 28 Nov 1785 Scope and Content Estimate of the cost of winning and working Brockwell Colliery, by George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/63 Creation dates: 5 July 1785 Scope and Content Notes re the various seams of coal in Heddon and Throckley Collieries Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/65 Creation dates: 16 Aug 1784 Scope and Content Report re Sheriff Hill Colliery including the quality and quantity of coal available in the various seams recommended trials and future prospects for the London market, by Samuel Barras with comments by Christopher Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/67 Creation dates: 18 Oct 1780 Scope and Content Proposal for a lease of Heaton Colliery for 31 years Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/69 Creation dates: 25 Feb 1786 Scope and Content Proposal for a lease of part of Heaton Colliery belonging to George Liddle and Partners, by George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/71 Creation dates: 28 Jan 1786 Scope and Content Terms proposed for an agreement with Mr Wilson for drawing and transporting coal from Gateshead Park Colliery, by George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/72 Creation dates: 30 Jan 1786 Scope and Content Remarks on an agreement made between General Lambton and Messrs Maude and Scarth to work Flatts Colliery, by George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/74 Creation dates: 6 Feb 1786 Scope and Content Estimate of working costs for Gateshead Park Colliery, by George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/76 Creation dates: 11 Feb 1786 Scope and Content Estimate for making a boring at Blackburn for Mr Fielding, by George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/77 Creation dates: 4 April 1786 Scope and Content Report re the possibilities of making borings on Joseph Fielding's Estate at Blackburn with list of materials required for borings, by George Rawling and George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/78 Creation dates: 19 April 1786 Scope and Content Queries re the most profitable pits and seams to work at Sheriff Hill Colliery with recommendations by John Buddle and George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/81 Creation dates: 10 June 1786 Scope and Content Proposal for a wayleave for Heddon Colliery through the lands of the Greenwich Hospital Commissioners at Throckley, by Joseph Lamb Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/82 Creation dates: 8 Aug 1786 Scope and Content Report re the engines and machinery at Edge and Fann Pits, Sheriff Hill Colliery, by George Johnson and John Buddle Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/83 Creation dates: 22 Aug 1786 Scope and Content Report re prospects for working Cramlington Colliery including the great difficulties in transporting the coal to harbour at Hartley, Blyth or Newcastle, by George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/85 Creation dates: 1, 12 Nov 1786 Scope and Content Notes re the costs of working Sheriff Hill Colliery and the vend Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/86 Creation dates: 2 Dec 1786 Scope and Content Extracts from a lease of Scremerston Colliery, from the Greenwich Hospital Commissioners, including sections relating to workings into Berwick Hill, by Nicholas Walton, junior and Robert Smith Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/90 Creation dates: 11 Dec 1786 Scope and Content Directions given to Thomas Temperley and George Greene re reports on workings at Berwick Hill and Scremerston Collieries, by Messrs Walton and Turner Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/92 Creation dates: 20 Dec 1786 Scope and Content Report re Berwick Hill, including extent of barrier workings and the inability to assess the coal remaining because of irregular workings and re Scremerston, including the fire in the workings, recommendations re drainage, particularly protection from the sea and description of the workings, by Thomas Temperley and George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/95 Creation dates: 3 Jan 1787 Scope and Content Report re current workings in the Beaumont and Engine Pits in West Denton Colliery, the amount of coal available and the possibility of extending the workings under the Tyne, by George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/97 Creation dates: 6 Jan 1787 Scope and Content Conditions proposed for the grant by George Baker Esq to William Rowe and Partners of the liberty of working into the Haughs at West Denton Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/98 Creation dates: 20 May 1787 Scope and Content Estimate of working costs for Sheriff Hill Colliery, by George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/100 Creation dates: 13 June 1787 Scope and Content Report re the present state of Choppington Colliery including previous workings, amount of available coal and possible location and depth of a new winning, by John Johnson with comment by George Johnson Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/101 Creation dates: 27 June 1787 Scope and Content Queries re the efficiency of the frame dams in the Upper Main Seam workings at St Anthony's Colliery with recommendations by George Greene and John Donnison Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/102 Creation dates: 1 May 1785 Scope and Content Abstract of a lease of St Anthony's Colliery for 31 years from Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/104 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Extract of a clause from the lease of St Anthony's Colliery re making an outstroke into the property of the Dean and Chapter of Durham Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/106 Creation dates: 25 Jan 1788 Scope and Content Report re the amount of coal available at St Anthony's Colliery with comments re the clause re the making of outstrokes, by Christopher Bedlington and George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/107 Creation dates: 1776 Scope and Content Notes re the history of the coal trade from the Roman period, coal measures, use of waggonways and coal exports, including amounts of coal exported from Newcastle, Blyth and Sunderland, 1775 and general exports from Berwick Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/109 Creation dates: 23 June 1788 Scope and Content Queries re the workings in the Haugh Pit, North Biddick, including proper protection against flooding from the old wastes and working methods with recommendations by Charles Nixon and George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/110 Creation dates: 1788 Scope and Content Table showing calculations of production costs for the Tyne Collieries giving selling prices, vend, capital expenditure and working and transport costs, 8 Feb 1788. Terms proposed for a lease by Mr Walton on behalf of the Grand Allies, of Heaton Colliery for 31 years Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/111 Creation dates: 4 Sept 1786 Scope and Content Memoranda re the purchase by Mr Lamb of waggonways at Walbottle and Throckley, signed by C. Bedlington for Mr Cramlington and George Greene, for Joseph Lamb Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/114 Creation dates: 31 Jan 1789 Scope and Content Query re a disputed clause re the winning of the Low Main Coal in St Anthony's Colliery with opinion by Thomas Barnes and George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/115 Creation dates: Feb 1789 Scope and Content Award by John Marley for damage caused at Ewehurst Head by Tanfield Moor Colliery workings payable by William Morton Pit to Mrs Wensley Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/116 Creation dates: 5 Feb 1789 Scope and Content Proposal by William Surtees for a lease of Benwell Colliery for 40 years Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/117 Creation dates: 1765 Scope and Content Agreement for a lease from Robert Shaftoe Esq to Messrs Bell and Brown of Benwell Colliery for 31 years, 2 March Calculations of costs to win Fenham and Benwell Collieries, 1765. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/118 Creation dates: 15 Sept 1766 Scope and Content Estimate of coal available and working costs for Stumple Wood Colliery, Benwell Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/119 Creation dates: 1775-1776 Extent and Form: 2 reports Scope and Content Report re the workings in East Denton and Benwell adjoining the barrier between the two collieries, by Christopher Bedlington and Richard Brown, witnessed by William and Edward Brown, 28 July 1775. Report re the workings in the Beaumont Seam, Benwell Colliery including pillar workings and communications between Benwell and East Denton workings, by Christopher Bedlington and Richard Brown, 6 March 1776. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/120 Creation dates: 1777-1789 Extent and Form: 2 estimates Scope and Content Estimate of working costs for Benwell Colliery, July 1777. Estimate of working costs for Benwell Colliery, by George Greene, 11 March 1789. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/121 Creation dates: 1762 - 1784 Extent and Form: 1 report 3 letters Scope and Content Report re a tract of coal to be won on the west side of the Benwell Estate with proposed terms for a lease, by Edward Brown delivered to Miss Shafto, Benwell Lodge, 1783 - 1784. Letters from William Brown to Robert Shafto re workings and the sale of the Benwell Estate and the possible working of Fenham Colliery, by Mr Ord, 11 April 1762, 5, 22 April 1763. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/124 Creation dates: 1761 Scope and Content Report re previous workings at Benwell Colliery, results of borings with recommendations re drainage, by William Brown, 14 April 1761. Proposal for a winning and estimate of working costs for the Main Coal at Benwell Colliery, by William Brown, 14 April Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/125 Creation dates: 11 May 1776 Scope and Content Letter from William Brown to Robert Shafto at Willington, re coal under the part of the Benwell Estate lately purchased by Mr Archdeacon Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/126 Creation dates: 16 March 1789 Scope and Content Recommendations re the location of borings on the Benwell Estate, by Christopher Bedlington and George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/127 Creation dates: 20 June 1789 Scope and Content Statement of the case and opinion by Christopher Fawcett as to whether the lessees of Benwell Colliery have the right to quarry stone and erect colliery buildings Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/131 Creation dates: 8 June 1790 Scope and Content Report re the winning of the Beaumont Seam at Benwell with warnings re the dangers of flooding from the adjoining drowned wastes Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/132 Creation dates: 23 Feb 1789 Scope and Content Proposal by Robert Donkin for a lease of coal at East Heddon, agreed by Sir Matthew White Ridley Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/133 Creation dates: 1789 Scope and Content Letter from R.N. Lynn to Robert Donkin at Plessey re unsuccessful borings at East Heddon, 12 Sept 1789. Estimate of the cost of working the Splint Coal Seam at Heddon Colliery, 20 May 1789. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/134 Creation dates: 24 Nov 1789 Scope and Content Estimate of the cost of using the waggonways from Heddon to Lemington, by Christopher Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/135 Creation dates: 1789 Scope and Content Estimate of the cost of making a waggonway from Heddon Banks to the Throckley Waggonway, by George Greene, 8 Dec 1789. Measurements of the existing and proposed waggonways at Heddon, 2 Dec 1789. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/137 Creation dates: Feb 1789 Scope and Content Queries re Throckley Colliery including the best methods of working and drawing the coal with recommendations, with estimate of working costs, by George Johnson and Thomas Barnes Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/140 Creation dates: 2 July 1789 Scope and Content Opinion re the locations of a new winning and estimate of winning and working charges at Gateshead Park Colliery, by George Greene Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/143 Creation dates: 1789 Scope and Content Vend for the River Tyne, including overs and shorts Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/144 Creation dates: 22 March 1790 Scope and Content Licence from the Mayor and Burgesses of Newcastle to William Surtees Esq to re-build a quarry at King's Meadows, by Hugh Hornby, mayor Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/11/145 Creation dates: 2 Aug 1790 Scope and Content Report re current workings at Benwell Colliery particularly problems caused by boring into the old wastes, by Thomas Barnes |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12 Colliery View Book Creation dates: 1759 - 1786 Extent and Form: 182 pp Physical characteristics: Paper bound volume, cover mostly missing, 32 x 22cm. labelled 1 on spine Scope and Content Volume Containing copy reports, estimates, borings and letters of William Brown and others, 1759 - 1786. Index refers to entires on page numbers higher than 182, so possibly part of the volume is missing or bound elsewhere. Index at front Pages 139-148, 163-177 Missing Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/1 Creation dates: 1724-1759 Scope and Content Account of borings in Clifton Field, April 1724. Letter from Throckley re borings in Mr Swinburne's Estate, 21 April 1759. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/2 Creation dates: 18 July 1764 Scope and Content Letter from Joseph Robinson re erections encroaching upon navigable rivers with reference to the staith built at Whittle Point on the Tyne Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/3 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Proposal by John Reed to build keel berths on the staith belonging to Robert Shaftoe Esq Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/4 Creation dates: 12 March 1770 Scope and Content Report re West Denton Colliery including available coal and estimate of working costs Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/6 Creation dates: 1773 Scope and Content Estimate of costs for winning and working Long Witton Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/7 Creation dates: 12 May 1774 - 12 May 1775 Scope and Content Account of coal brought from Heddon Colliery Account of coal worked in Throckley and Brough out of Heddon, 12 May 1774 - 12 May 1775 Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/8 Creation dates: 1774 - 1775 Scope and Content Rent accounts for Heddon Colliery between Messrs Bell and Brown and the Earl of Carlisle Letter from Jo Armstrong, Elyhouse, re proposals to maintain the engine at Newam Colliery with proposals by John Parker of Pittenweem and Ralph and Robert Sopwith, 29 June 1775. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/10 Creation dates: 28 March 1776. Scope and Content Letter to Sir John [Delaval] re [Hartley Colliery] Opinion re the best place from which to drive a drift from the Tyne Level to Walbottle Fire Engine, by Nicholas Walton and William Brown, 6 May 1776 Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/11 Creation dates: 18 May 1776 Scope and Content Vend for the Wear, listing names of coal owners Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/12 Creation dates: 21 Sept 1776 Scope and Content Award for compensation to be made by Gibson and Partners, lessees to the Duke of Northumberland, lessor of Tynemouth Moor Colliery for damage occasioned by a creep in the workings, by Christopher Bedlington, Robert Donkin, Edward Smith, Anthony Waters, John Allen and Richard Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/13 Creation dates: 11 March 1777 Scope and Content Memoranda re working and employment practice at Hartley Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/14 Creation dates: 13 Oct 1777 Scope and Content Letter from Richard Brown re trials to assess the quality and quantity of water available at North Quarry Field near Gallowgate and estimate of cost for driving a drift to convey the water for the use of the Town of Newcastle Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/18 Creation dates: 24 March 1778 Scope and Content Report re current workings in Success and Good Intent Pits in the Beaumont Seam at East Denton and Benwell Collieries, by Christopher Bedlington and Richard Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/19 Creation dates: 6 March 1776 Scope and Content Report re current workings in East Denton and Belwell Collieries, particularly re workings in the dip of the Engine Level in Denton with recommendations against pillar working and the installation of frame dams between the workings of Benwell and Denton, by Christopher Bedlington and Richard Brown Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/20 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Conditions for services to be performed by the contractor for transporting coal from the Newark Coal Company workings to Pittenweem Harbour Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/28 Creation dates: 1772-1775 Scope and Content Statement rectifying an error in the calculation of coal brought out of Mr Fenwick's Estate by Mr Hind [Shildon Colliery] by Thomas Humble and Richard Brown, 4 June 1772. Report re boring reports at Newbottle new winning, by William Brown and Edward Smith, 25 Feb 1775. Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/29 Creation dates: 2 May 1774 Scope and Content Report re coal available at Tanfield Townhead Colliery, by Richard Brown, John Jackson, Robert Lawther and William Gibson Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/12/30 Creation dates: March 1761 Scope and Content Account of borings at Washington in the south east part of the Engine |