Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26
Sinkings and Borings

Creation dates: 1749 - 1876

Extent and Form: 379 pp 

Physical characteristics: Volume half-bound leather, 33 x 22cm. marked II on spine


Scope and Content

Volume containing copy sinkings and borings, 1749 - 1876

Contemporary index at front



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/1
Creation dates: April 1851

Scope and Content
Bebside Colliery, sinking
Lamsley, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/2
Creation dates: 16 May 1838

Scope and Content
West Cramlington Colliery, Engine Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/4

Scope and Content
Roger Halliday's Pit, Hill Top near Ushaw College, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/5
Creation dates: Oct 1859, 7 March 1865

Scope and Content
West Cramlington Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/8

Scope and Content
Long Benton New Winning, account of depths of various pits, Continued on pp. 17 177



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/9
Creation dates: 1769

Scope and Content
East Wideopen, boring by Messrs Rawling



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/11

Scope and Content
Wideopen Colliery, A and B Pits, sinking and boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/14
Creation dates: April 1867

Scope and Content
Witton Gilbert, near Mr Darling's Quarry



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/15

Scope and Content
Seghill Colliery, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/16

Scope and Content
Butterknowle Colliery.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/19
Creation dates: 27 May 1856

Scope and Content
Backworth Colliery, C Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/21
Creation dates: 14 March 1864

Scope and Content
Backworth Colliery, D Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/25

Scope and Content
Backworth Colliery, E Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/27
Creation dates: 1818

Scope and Content
Beamish Colliery, Ice Pit, section of seam, by Thomas Fenwick



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/28

Scope and Content
Backworth Colliery, B Pit, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/29
Creation dates: 1749

Scope and Content
Shiremoor, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/32
Creation dates: 29 May 1846

Scope and Content
Hartley Colliery, Hester Pit, sinking by William Coulson



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/34

Scope and Content
Seghill Colliery, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/35
Creation dates: 24 July 1838

Scope and Content
Quarry west of Holywell Bridge, bored by Thomas Haliday



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/37

Scope and Content
West Holywell Colliery, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/38
Creation dates: 5 Feb 1824

Scope and Content
Nunstainton, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/39
Creation dates: 19 July 1865

Scope and Content
East Holywell Colliery, Bates Pit, boring by G. and R. Stott



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/40
Creation dates: 10 Jan 1860

Scope and Content
East Holywell Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/41
Creation dates: 1806

Scope and Content
Harbour House Estate, section of seams



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/42
Creation dates: 5 Aug 1846

Scope and Content
West Holywell Colliery, boring by John Brown



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/44
Creation dates: 28 Nov 1837 - 29 Oct 1838

Scope and Content
Easrsdon Colliery, Church Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/46
Creation dates: Oct 1843

Scope and Content
Seaton Delaval Colliery, Swallow Dene, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/47
Creation dates: 1 Dec 1818

Scope and Content
Whitley, J Pit, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/48

Scope and Content
Collingwood or Burdon Main Colliery, Chirton Pit, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/49

Scope and Content
Collingwood Main Colliery, Hopewell Pit, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/51

Scope and Content
Percy Main Colliery, Percy Pit, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/52
Creation dates: 18 Oct 1784

Scope and Content
Wallsend Colliery, C Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/53
Creation dates: 1821

Scope and Content
Wallsend Colliery, A Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/55
Creation dates: 1824

Scope and Content
Wallsend Colliery, A Pit, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/57

Scope and Content
Manor Wallsend Colliery, Engine Pit, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/58
Creation dates: 1 July 1838

Scope and Content
Harswick Estate, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/59
Creation dates: June 1825

Scope and Content
Hilda or Manor Wallsend Colliery, Church or New Engine Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/64
Creation dates: 11 Oct 1819

Scope and Content
Benwell Colliery, Beaumont Pit, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/65
Creation dates: 1805

Scope and Content
Heaton Colliery, C Pit, boring by Thomas Rawling and Sons



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/67

Scope and Content
Walker Colliery, Charlotte Pit, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/68
Creation dates: 16 Dec 1841

Scope and Content
Byremoor Royalty, section of Hutton and Main Seams



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/69
Creation dates: 18 April 1827, 17 May 1828

Scope and Content
Jesmond Colliery, Middle Pit, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/71
Creation dates: 1775

Scope and Content
Mr Douglas' garden, Westgate, Newcastle, boring by Messrs Wake



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/73
Creation dates: 22 April 1805

Scope and Content
Elswick Colliery, Engine Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/75
Creation dates: 23 Oct 1753

Scope and Content
Skinner Burn, Elswick Estate, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/76
Creation dates: Aug 1758

Scope and Content
Elswick Estate, boring by Messrs Rawling



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/77
Creation dates: 1809

Scope and Content
Benwell Colliery, Edward Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/78

Scope and Content
Tanfield Moor Colliery, Hobson's Pit, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/79

Scope and Content
Montague Main Colliery, account of strata south of the Main Dyke.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/81
Creation dates: 11 July 1763

Scope and Content
Saltwick, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/82

Scope and Content
Montague Main Colliery, sinking on the north side of the Main Dyke.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/85
Creation dates: 1755

Scope and Content
Fugar House, [Whickham]



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/86

Scope and Content
Walbottle Colliery, Coronation Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/89
Creation dates: 1798 - 1839

Scope and Content
Stella Freehold, boring, 13 Sept 1839.
Ash Tree Colliery, sinking, 1798.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/90

Scope and Content
Axwell Park, boring by Messrs Rawling.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/92

Scope and Content
Beamish, section of strata below the Main Coal.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/93
Creation dates: 1796

Scope and Content
Chopwell Colliery, boring by Thomas Rawling



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/96
Creation dates: July 1797

Scope and Content
Winlaton Lordship, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/98

Scope and Content
Kyo Heugh, Lanchester Common, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/99

Scope and Content
Lanchester Common, account of strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/102

Scope and Content
Sheriff Hill Colliery, King Pit, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/103
Creation dates: 14 Aug 1798

Scope and Content
Brinsip Estate, Wigan, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/106

Scope and Content
Venture Pit, Felling Colliery, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/107
Creation dates: 12 May 1828

Scope and Content
Netherwhitton Colliery, sinking by Michael Curry



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/108

Scope and Content
Chirm Colliery, Sucess Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/109
Creation dates: 23 March 1868

Scope and Content
Hamsteels Common Royalty



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/110
Creation dates: 13 Jan 1790

Scope and Content
East Rainton, South Pit, boring by Mr Rawling



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/111

Scope and Content
High Gelt Bridge [Cumbria], section of strata to the Tindale Fell Coal Seam.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/116
Creation dates: 6 Feb 1813

Scope and Content
Allerdean or Team Colliery, Betty Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/117
Creation dates: 21 Jan 1857

Scope and Content
Belmont Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/118

Scope and Content
Garesfield Colliery, Chopwell A Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/119

Scope and Content
New Washington Colliery, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/120

Scope and Content
Broompark Colliery, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/121
Creation dates: 20 Dec 1826

Scope and Content
West Auckland Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/122
Creation dates: 1826

Scope and Content
West Auckland Colliery, boring at the foot of Etherly Incline



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/123
Creation dates: 17 Feb 1843

Scope and Content
Ashington, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/125
Creation dates: 18 Sept 1846

Scope and Content
Ashington, borings by George and Rawling Stott



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/126
Creation dates: 9 Nov 1852

Scope and Content
Ashington, west shaft, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/127
Creation dates: 26 Oct 1840

Scope and Content
Andrew House Colliery, South Pit, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/128
Creation dates: 1802

Scope and Content
Marley Hill Colliery, Gill Pit, boring by George Rawling



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/129
Creation dates: 9 Jan 1816 - 6 July 1817

Scope and Content
Rainton Colliery, Adventure Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/130
Creation dates: 1779

Scope and Content
Blaydon Haugh, boring by Andrew Wake



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/132
Creation dates: 17 July 1780

Scope and Content
Heworth Colliery, Bill Quay, boring by George and Thomas Rawling



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/134

Scope and Content
Barrington Collieries, Henry Pit, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/138
Creation dates: 22 Aug 1785

Scope and Content
Black Close Colliery, Old Engine Pit, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/139
Creation dates: 19 Nov 1841

Scope and Content
Bedlington Colliery, Engine Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/142

Scope and Content
West Townely Colliery, Glebe Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/143
Creation dates: 12 Sept 1822

Scope and Content
Bedlington Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/144

Scope and Content
Choppington Colliery.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/145
Creation dates: 1 Oct 1841

Scope and Content
Brancepeth Park Colliery, sinking by Coulson



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/147

Scope and Content
Black Prince Colliery, Cornsay Common, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/148
Creation dates: 6 July 1840

Scope and Content
Felling Colliery, John Pit, boring by G. Stott



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/149
Creation dates: 19 Dec 1820 - 6 Jan 1823

Scope and Content
Hetton Colliery, Blossom Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/151
Creation dates: 23 Dec 1840

Scope and Content
Hetton Colliery, Minor Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/152
Creation dates: 29 April 1823 - April 1827

Scope and Content
Houghton Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/156
Creation dates: 8 July 1845

Scope and Content
Framwellgate Colliery, boring from the Busty Seam



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/157
Creation dates: 16 March 1837

Scope and Content
Frankland Pit, Leamside, sinking and boring
Farewell Hall Estate, Durham, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/159
Creation dates: 27 April 1837

Scope and Content
Middridge, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/160

Scope and Content
Broompark Colliery, section of strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/161

Scope and Content
Hartley Colliery, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/163
Creation dates: 26 Nov 1761

Scope and Content
Coxlodge, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/164
Creation dates: 22 Dec 1825

Scope and Content
North Pittington, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/165

Scope and Content
Elswick Colliery, Beaumont Pit, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/167

Scope and Content
Pontop Pike Colliery, Lanchester Common, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/169

Scope and Content
Sheriff Hill Colliery, Gateshead Fell, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/170

Scope and Content
Butterknowle Colliery, William Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/171
Creation dates: 8 May 1821 - 7 Feb 1824

Scope and Content
Springwell, A and B Pits, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/175
Creation dates: 6 Aug - Nov 1831

Scope and Content
Waldridge Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/176

Scope and Content
Keiper Colliery, section of the New Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/178
Creation dates: 1872

Scope and Content
Fishburn, boring using diamond drill



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/179
Creation dates: 2 Oct 1867

Scope and Content
Dinnington Colliery, Augusta Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/182

Scope and Content
Killingworth Colliery, Engine or A Pit, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/183
Creation dates: 1 March 1790

Scope and Content
High Sharperly near Warden Laws, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/184
Creation dates: 1741

Scope and Content
Cockfield Colliery.
Risemoor Colliery, Mill Moss



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/185
Creation dates: 10 March 1866

Scope and Content
Killingworth Colliery, A Pit, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/186
Creation dates: 31 March 1870

Scope and Content
Dinnington Colliery, West Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/187
Creation dates: 22 April 1839

Scope and Content
Nunstainton Estate, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/188
Creation dates: 25 March 1846

Scope and Content
Bishop Middleham Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/189
Creation dates: 19 March 1844

Scope and Content
Urpeth, boring by G. Maddison, continued pp. 209



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/190
Creation dates: 1875 - 1876

Scope and Content
Bishop Middleham Colliery, boring by the Diamond Rock Boring Co



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/194
Creation dates: 1838 - 1841

Scope and Content
Fishburn, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/197

Scope and Content
Four Lane Ends, Ferryhill Estate, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/198

Scope and Content
Bearpark, Brancepeth Colliery, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/200
Creation dates: 1874 - 1875

Scope and Content
Redheugh Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/202

Scope and Content
Scremerston Colliery, Jack Tar Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/203
Creation dates: 1867

Scope and Content
Thrislington Colliery, Jane Pit, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/205
Creation dates: 1 July - 25 Oct 1873

Scope and Content
Langley Park, boring by W. Coulson



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/207
Creation dates: 1864

Scope and Content
Tudhoe, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/210
Creation dates: 25 Oct 1873

Scope and Content
Whitwell Colliery, Banside, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/211
Creation dates: June 1874

Scope and Content
Whitwell Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/213
Creation dates: 1867 - 1868

Scope and Content
Hamsteels Common, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/224
Creation dates: 1841

Scope and Content
Boughall Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/225
Creation dates: 1839

Scope and Content
Wingate Grange, Lady Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/227
Creation dates: 15 Aug - 6 Sept 1844

Scope and Content
East Tanfield Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/228
Creation dates: 1841

Scope and Content
South Wingate Colliery, sinking and boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/231

Scope and Content
Gardmondsway Moor Estate, boring by G. Stott.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/232
Creation dates: 21 April 1841

Scope and Content
South Wingate Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/233
Creation dates: 11 Nov 1845

Scope and Content
Fishburn, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/234
Creation dates: 31 July 1833

Scope and Content
Haswell Colliery, Engine Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/237
Creation dates: June 1845

Scope and Content
Trimdon Colliery, sinking and boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/238
Creation dates: April 1845

Scope and Content
Trimdon Colliery, boring by George Stott



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/239
Creation dates: 1858

Scope and Content
Elvet Colliery, South Engine Pit, sinking by W.Coulson



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/240
Creation dates: 28 Sept 1840

Scope and Content
Castle Eden Colliery, sinking by W. Coulson



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/242

Scope and Content
Hartley Colliery, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/243
Creation dates: March 1868

Scope and Content
Pelton Colliery, North Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/245
Creation dates: 1818

Scope and Content
Keiper Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/246
Creation dates: 5 Feb 1857

Scope and Content
Choppington Colliery, Ann Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/248
Creation dates: 13 Sept 1863

Scope and Content
Bebside Colliery, A Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/251
Creation dates: Oct 1873

Scope and Content
Ryal, Sedgefield, borings by the Diamond Rock Boring Co



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/253
Creation dates: 1852

Scope and Content
Keiper Colliery, Old Engine Pit, boring by George Stott



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/254
Creation dates: 8 Aug 1862

Scope and Content
Grange Pit, boring by George Stott



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/255
Creation dates: 1856

Scope and Content
Belmont Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/257
Creation dates: May 1845

Scope and Content
Medonsley Colliery, sinking and boring, continued pp. 304, 382.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/259

Scope and Content
Frankland Farm, Newton Hall Estate, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/260
Creation dates: 21 Aug 1866, June 1866

Scope and Content
Manor House Colliery, High Burnopfield, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/262
Creation dates: 30 Oct, 10 Dec 1868

Scope and Content
Lanchester Colliery, Lizards Farm House



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/264
Creation dates: March 1857

Scope and Content
Sleekburn, Brandon, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/265
Creation dates: 4 June 1844

Scope and Content
Bearpark, boring by George Stott



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/267
Creation dates: 1837 - 1868

Scope and Content
Shincliffe Colliery, sinking and boring, 11 Sept 1837, 21 June 1867 - 10 Feb 1868.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/270
Creation dates: March 1851

Scope and Content
Whitwell Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/271
Creation dates: June 1865

Scope and Content
Thinford, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/272

Scope and Content
Tursdale Colliery, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/273
Creation dates: 21 Dec 1859

Scope and Content
Bearpark Estate, boring by G. Stott



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/274
Creation dates: 18 March 1772

Scope and Content
High Blactens, West Auckland, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/275
Creation dates: 23 June 1843

Scope and Content
Black Boy Colliery, Old Engine Pit, boring by George and Rawling Stott



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/277
Creation dates: 2 June 1835

Scope and Content
Woodhouse Close Colliery, Engine Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/279
Creation dates: 25 July - 10 Nov 1865

Scope and Content
Hett, boring by W. Coulson



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/281
Creation dates: 1839

Scope and Content
Newton Hall Estate, boring account received from Mr Maddison
Keiper Colliery, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/282
Creation dates: 24 Dec 1844

Scope and Content
Newton Grange, boring, includes sketch of the position of the borehole



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/283

Scope and Content
East Howle Colliery, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/284
Creation dates: 1835

Scope and Content
Chester Moor, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/285
Creation dates: 27 Nov 1839

Scope and Content
Croxdale Royalty, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/286
Creation dates: 20 April 1870

Scope and Content
North Brancepath or Littleburn Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/287

Scope and Content
Littleburn Colliery, Merchant Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/288
Creation dates: 27 Aug 1828

Scope and Content
Middridge Grange Estate, boring and sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/289
Creation dates: 1857, 1867 - 1868

Scope and Content
Bewick Main Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/290
Creation dates: 18 Sept 1841

Scope and Content
Lumley Colliery, Whitehouse Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/293
Creation dates: 5 Feb 1857

Scope and Content
Hett Royalty, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/295
Creation dates: 1844

Scope and Content
Framwellgate Moor Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/296
Creation dates: 1857-1859

Scope and Content
Framwellgate Moor, Dryburn Grange, sinking, 6 Nov 1857, boring 14 Nov 1859.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/297
Creation dates: Sept 1753

Scope and Content
Risemoor Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/298
Creation dates: 1839-1856

Scope and Content
Sacriston Colliery, boring 1839.
Tursdale, boring by George Stott, 8 May 1856.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/299
Creation dates: 25 Oct 1838

Scope and Content
Sleigh House, Witton Gilbert, boring by R.R. Maddison



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/300

Scope and Content
Tanfield Lea, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/301
Creation dates: 1843

Scope and Content
Langley Estate, boring by G. Stott



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/302
Creation dates: 12 Jan 1857

Scope and Content
Brandon, Darrick Hole, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/303
Creation dates: March 1857

Scope and Content
Brandon, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/305

Scope and Content
Blakethwaite, Swaledale, account of strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/306

Scope and Content
Lintz Colliery.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/308
Creation dates: 3 March 1830

Scope and Content
Tanfield Lea Colliery, Engine Shaft



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/309

Scope and Content
Lumley, account of depths of seams by T. Smith.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/310
Creation dates: 19 Sept 1840

Scope and Content
Greencroft Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/312

Scope and Content
Urpeth Colliery, D Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/313
Creation dates: 1845-1859

Scope and Content
Urpeth Colliery, boring, 12 May 1845
East Tanfield Colliery, boring, 3 Dec 1859



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/318

Scope and Content
Hebburn Colliery, C Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/320
Creation dates: 8 May 1821

Scope and Content
Hebburn Colliery, C Pit, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/322

Scope and Content
Penshaw Colliery, D Pit.
New Washington Colliery.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/325
Creation dates: Feb 1791

Scope and Content
Barneston Estate, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/327
Creation dates: 3 Dec 1832

Scope and Content
St. Lawrence Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/330

Scope and Content
Sheriff Hill Colliery, Isabella Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/333
Creation dates: 8 May 1821

Scope and Content
Springwell Colliery, A and B Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/337
Creation dates: 21 Jan 1806

Scope and Content
Felling Colliery, Venture Pit, section of strata



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/339
Creation dates: Feb 1818

Scope and Content
West Brunton Estate, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/340
Creation dates: 19 June 1824 - 19 June 1828

Scope and Content
Pittington Colliery, Londonderry Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/26/342
Creation dates: 1841

Scope and Content
Leasingthorne, boring




Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27
Sinkings and Borings

Creation dates: 1729 - 1890

Extent and Form: 355 pp 

Physical characteristics: Volume half-bound leather, 33 x 22cm. marked III on spine


Scope and Content

Volume containing copy sinkings and borings, 1729 - 1890

Contemporary index at front

PAGES 356-370 BLANK



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/1
Creation dates: July 1811 - March 1816

Scope and Content
Newbottle Colliery, Dorothea Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/5
Creation dates: Sept 1786

Scope and Content
Medomsley, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/6
Creation dates: Feb 1857

Scope and Content
Newbottle Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/8

Scope and Content
Kyo Heugh, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/9
Creation dates: 22 April 1793 - 19 April 1811

Scope and Content
Hetton, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/14
Creation dates: Feb 1787

Scope and Content
Kelloe, boring
Heddon Colliery, Margaret Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/15

Scope and Content
Lanchester Common, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/16
Creation dates: 16 April 1752

Scope and Content
Pontop Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/17
Creation dates: 4 Feb 1834

Scope and Content
Deanery or Adalaide Colliery, Bishop Auckland, Jane Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/19
Creation dates: Sept 1763

Scope and Content
Saltwick, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/20

Scope and Content
St Helen's Colliery, Bishop Auckland, Engine Pit, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/23
Creation dates: 8 Oct 1825

Scope and Content
North Pittington, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/24

Scope and Content
Shildon Colliery, Engine Pit, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/25
Creation dates: 27 May 1842

Scope and Content
Westerton Colliery, Engine Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/26
Creation dates: 7 Sept 1840

Scope and Content
Howlet [Howlish] Hall, South Durham Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/27
Creation dates: 1839-1874

Scope and Content
Newfield Estate, boring, 13 June 1839.
Lanchester Colliery, boring, 21 Sept 1874.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/28

Scope and Content
Elm Park Colliery, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/29

Scope and Content
Hunwick Estate, boring by William Stobart.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/30
Creation dates: 13 Dec 1841

Scope and Content
Crook Banks, boring by William Coulson



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/31

Scope and Content
Howden, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/32

Scope and Content
South Hetton Colliery, section of strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/34
Creation dates: Sept 1821

Scope and Content
Jarrow Colliery, Oval or Deep Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/36
Creation dates: 22 April 1826

Scope and Content
North Pittington Colliery, Adolphus Pit, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/37

Scope and Content
Pontop Pike Colliery, Windsor Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/39
Creation dates: 1 July 1835

Scope and Content
Urpeth Colliery, New Pit, sinking by W. Coulson



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/40
Creation dates: 1839

Scope and Content
Ferry Hill Estate, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/43

Scope and Content
Little Chilton Estate, sinking and boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/44
Creation dates: 1859

Scope and Content
Framwellgate Moor Colliery, section of strata



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/45

Scope and Content
Pontop Colliery, section.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/46
Creation dates: May 1729

Scope and Content
Shield Row, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/47

Scope and Content
Tanfield Lea, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/48
Creation dates: 17 July 1866

Scope and Content
Lanchester Manor House Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/49

Scope and Content
Woodhouse Colliery, West Auckland, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/50
Creation dates: 28 June 1824

Scope and Content
Penshaw Stables, boring
Bitchburn Beck, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/51
Creation dates: 12 Sept 1796, 4 June 1798, Aug 1801

Scope and Content
Murton Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/55
Creation dates: 1758

Scope and Content
Killingworth Moor, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/57
Creation dates: 14 Dec 1804

Scope and Content
Percy Main Colliery, New Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/60
Creation dates: 62

Scope and Content
Trimdon Colliery, Deathill Pit, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/Coxhoe Colliery, sinking and boring
Creation dates: Percy Main Colliery, section of Percy Main Pit.

Scope and Content
63



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/65
Creation dates: 28 Nov 1803, 1804

Scope and Content
Kingswood Common, boring
Saltwellside, borings.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/67
Creation dates: 9 March 1825

Scope and Content
Pittington Colliery, Old Pit, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/68
Creation dates: 1 June 1821 - 12 June 1824

Scope and Content
Meadows West Pit, Rainton Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/70
Creation dates: 22 July 1827

Scope and Content
Gibside, boring to determine the foundations of the hall



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/71
Creation dates: 18 Sept 1873

Scope and Content
Lanchester Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/72
Creation dates: 20 April 1818 - 1820

Scope and Content
High Heworth Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/77

Scope and Content
Callerton Colliery, sinking and boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/78
Creation dates: 2 Sept 1819

Scope and Content
Backworth Lane Colliery, sinking and boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/79

Scope and Content
Marsdon, section of pits.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/80
Creation dates: 2 Sept 1811, 13 Jan 1812

Scope and Content
Backworth, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/82

Scope and Content
Preston Hows, Whitehaven, Croft Pit, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/85
Creation dates: 1817

Scope and Content
Burdon or Collingwood Main Colliery, section of strata and boring by William Fryer



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/86

Scope and Content
Derwent Crook Colliery, Engine Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/87

Scope and Content
Barneston Estate, boring.
Craghead Colliery.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/88
Creation dates: 23 Sept 1816

Scope and Content
Cullercoats, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/89
Creation dates: 1829

Scope and Content
Elswick Colliery, Mill Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/90

Scope and Content
Elswick Colliery, Crooked Billet Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/91
Creation dates: c.1752

Scope and Content
Swalwell, boring, 2 Jan 1752.
Ouston Colliery, B Pit, section of strata.
Pelton Colliery, Engine Pit, section of strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/92
Creation dates: c.1752

Scope and Content
Swalwell, boring, 8 May 1752.
Harraton Colliery, New Pit, section of strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/93
Creation dates: c.1752

Scope and Content
Fatfield, boring, 18 Feb 1752.
Fatfield Colliery, Catherine Pit, Portobella.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/94
Creation dates: Dec 1752

Scope and Content
Fawdon Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/95
Creation dates: 1, 22 July, 5 Aug 1816

Scope and Content
Flatworth Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/97

Scope and Content
Holywell Colliery, section of strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/98

Scope and Content
Washington Colliery, G Pit, section of strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/99

Scope and Content
Chatersheugh Colliery, Stable End Pit, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/100

Scope and Content
Llynyrhap Colliery, Carmarthenshire, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/104
Creation dates: 5 Jan 1753 - March 1754

Scope and Content
Axwell Hall Ground, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/107
Creation dates: 1768 - 1771

Scope and Content
Bushblades Colliery, sections of Broom, Venture, Prosperous, Engine and Middle Pits



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/110
Creation dates: 1801

Scope and Content
Garesfield Colliery, First Pit, boring by Robert Dove



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/111

Scope and Content
Gore Hall Shornley, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/112

Scope and Content
New Washington Colliery, J Pit, section of strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/113

Scope and Content
Hartley Colliery, Devaval Pit, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/115

Scope and Content
Penshaw Colliery, D Pit, section of strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/118

Scope and Content
Rainton Colliery, North Pit, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/119
Creation dates: 13 Sept 1817

Scope and Content
Rainton Colliery, Plain Pit, section



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/120
Creation dates: 15 Sept 1817

Scope and Content
Rainton Colliery, Hunter House Pit, section



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/121
Creation dates: 9 Jan 1816 - 2 May 1819

Scope and Content
Rainton Colliery, Resolution Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/122
Creation dates: 22 Sept 1818

Scope and Content
Rainton Colliery, Hazard Pit, section



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/123
Creation dates: 9 Jan 1816 - 6 July 1817

Scope and Content
Rainton Colliery, Adventure Pit, sinking and boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/124
Creation dates: 1828 - 1829

Scope and Content
Sherburn, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/127
Creation dates: 1739 - 1740, 5 Aug 1795 - 25 Feb 1805

Scope and Content
Twizell Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/134

Scope and Content
Hartford Estate or Plessey Colliery, memoranda
Stubblick, Fell End, Brokenhaugh, Bell Close, Fourstones and Brownridge Collieries, depths and thickness of seams.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/135
Creation dates: 29 June 1831

Scope and Content
Thornley Estate, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/137
Creation dates: 19 April 1779

Scope and Content
Blaydon, boring by George and Thomas Rawling



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/139
Creation dates: 1818

Scope and Content
Shiremoor, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/142

Scope and Content
Washington New Colliery.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/143
Creation dates: 23 May 1825

Scope and Content
Hetton Colliery, Jane Pit, section of strata



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/147
Creation dates: July 1834

Scope and Content
Hetton or Elemore Colliery, George Pit, section of strata



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/148
Creation dates: 7 June 1842

Scope and Content
Lanefield, Grange Estate, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/149
Creation dates: 18 Dec 1801

Scope and Content
Old Durham, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/150

Scope and Content
Whickham, sinking and boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/151

Scope and Content
Harbour House, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/152
Creation dates: 21 Jan 1857

Scope and Content
Belmont Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/153
Creation dates: June 1844

Scope and Content
North Elswick Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/155

Scope and Content
Nettlwsworth Estate, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/156
Creation dates: 1844

Scope and Content
Grange Pit, sinking by W. Coulson



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/157

Scope and Content
Consett Iron Company, section of strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/158

Scope and Content
West Riding Colliery, boring, continued pp. 264



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/160
Creation dates: 14 Nov 1842

Scope and Content
Kibblesworth, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/161

Scope and Content
North Birtley Colliery, Lady Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/162
Creation dates: 27 Nov 1815 - 22 Feb 1817

Scope and Content
Usworth Place, boring by George Rawling



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/164

Scope and Content
Greenside Colliery, A Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/165

Scope and Content
Beamish Low Moor Colliery, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/168
Creation dates: 18 Feb - 9 May 1836

Scope and Content
East Thickley Estate, Shildon, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/170
Creation dates: 27 April 1837 - 1838

Scope and Content
Brusselton Royalty, boring by David Thompson



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/171
Creation dates: 30 May 1830

Scope and Content
Shildon Colliery, Engine Pit, section of strata



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/172
Creation dates: 27 Oct 1834, 29 April 1842

Scope and Content
Brusselton Bank Foot, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/177
Creation dates: 19 June 1829

Scope and Content
Thickley Colliery, section of strata
Glebe Pit, Washington Colliery.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/178
Creation dates: 1826

Scope and Content
Deanery Estate, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/179
Creation dates: 1860

Scope and Content
Lumley Colliery, Chester le Street, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/180
Creation dates: 1864

Scope and Content
Thornley Pit House, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/181
Creation dates: 18 Feb 1815

Scope and Content
Framwellgate Head, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/182
Creation dates: 1773

Scope and Content
Team Valley, borings



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/183
Creation dates: May 1783 - 22 July 1854

Scope and Content
Farnacres Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/184
Creation dates: 22 July 1745

Scope and Content
Park House Grounds



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/185
Creation dates: 1866

Scope and Content
Tudhoe Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/187

Scope and Content
Sherburn Hill Colliery, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/188
Creation dates: 21 May 1845

Scope and Content
Trimdon Grange Colliery



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/189
Creation dates: 24 March 1868

Scope and Content
Tow Law, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/190

Scope and Content
Wardley Colliery, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/196
Creation dates: 29 Oct 1876

Scope and Content
Edmondley Colliery, section of strata



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/197
Creation dates: c.1860

Scope and Content
Sleekburn Colliery, sinking and boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/198

Scope and Content
Norwood Colliery, Lady Pit, section.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/199
Creation dates: 19 June 1856

Scope and Content
Ravensworth Estate, boring
Findon Hill Colliery.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/200
Creation dates: 7 Aug 1838

Scope and Content
Howens Gill Royalty, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/201

Scope and Content
Alston Moor and Dufton Fell lead mines, section of strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/204
Creation dates: 10 Sept 1823

Scope and Content
North Sunderland, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/205

Scope and Content
Scremerston Colliery, Jack Pit.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/209
Creation dates: 1843

Scope and Content
Shoreswood Colliery, sinking by Messrs Carr and Co



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/211

Scope and Content
Greenlawalls Colliery, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/213
Creation dates: 15 Sept 1819

Scope and Content
Gatherick Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/214
Creation dates: 10 Aug 1860

Scope and Content
Holburn, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/215
Creation dates: 29 Feb 1872

Scope and Content
Chilton Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/216
Creation dates: nd [post 1866]

Scope and Content
Tudhoe Colliery, boring by the Diamond Rock Boring Co.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/218
Creation dates: 1819

Scope and Content
Gatherick Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/219
Creation dates: Oct 1784 - 1 Nov 1786

Scope and Content
East Benton Royalty, Engine Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/221

Scope and Content
Pontop Colliery, South Pit, section.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/224
Creation dates: 1853 - 1854

Scope and Content
Pontop Royalty, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/226
Creation dates: 18 April 1867

Scope and Content
Iveston Colliery, Sunniside Pit, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/227
Creation dates: 25 June 1866

Scope and Content
Chester South Moor Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/228
Creation dates: March 1870

Scope and Content
Consett Hall Farm, section



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/229
Creation dates: 1860

Scope and Content
Bishop's Close Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/231
Creation dates: Jan 1867

Scope and Content
South Derwent Colliery, New Pit, strata



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/232

Scope and Content
Auckland Park Colliery, South Pit, strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/235

Scope and Content
Shipcote Colliery, North Pit, section.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/236
Creation dates: 1870

Scope and Content
South Medomsley Colliery, Annie Pit, section, submitted by Thomas Gilchrist



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/237
Creation dates: 22 April 1874

Scope and Content
Witton Gilbert Fox Cover, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/238

Scope and Content
Tursdale Colliery, section of strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/239
Creation dates: 20 Feb 1872

Scope and Content
Trimdon Grange Colliery, section of pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/241
Creation dates: 1866

Scope and Content
Iveston Colliery, Sunniside Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/243
Creation dates: 1870

Scope and Content
Iveston Colliery, section



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/244

Scope and Content
Iveston Colliery, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/245
Creation dates: 1867 - 1868

Scope and Content
Tursdale Colliery, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/247
Creation dates: 15 June 1874

Scope and Content
Kepier Colliery, Florence Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/248

Scope and Content
Cockfield Whin Dyke, places exposed.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/249
Creation dates: 1875

Scope and Content
Old Durham Colliery, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/250
Creation dates: 2 Nov 1838

Scope and Content
Westerton Estate, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/252

Scope and Content
Byers Green Colliery, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/255

Scope and Content
Byers Green Colliery, Old Pit, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/256
Creation dates: 1782

Scope and Content
Newton Cap, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/257
Creation dates: 1840 - 1841

Scope and Content
Spearman's White Lee Colliery, Big Pit, strata



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/258
Creation dates: 7 July 1836

Scope and Content
Roddymoor Royalty, No 1 boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/260
Creation dates: 2 Oct 1837

Scope and Content
Roddymoor Royalty, No 2 boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/261
Creation dates: 18 Nov 1823

Scope and Content
Crookhall Royalty, boring by G. Maddison



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/262
Creation dates: 1833

Scope and Content
Crookbank, boring
Brandon Walls Lead Mine, Rookhope, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/263
Creation dates: 13 June 1844

Scope and Content
Bearpark Estate, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/268
Creation dates: 14 Jan 1865

Scope and Content
Victoria Colliery, Snydale, Pontefract



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/271
Creation dates: 1824

Scope and Content
Gosforth Royalty, boring, 8 July - 26 Nov 1824, Mary Pit sinking, 24 Aug - 2 Oct 1824, Fanny Pit sinking, 13 Nov 1824.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/272

Scope and Content
Park and Corves Mines, Co Durham.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/273
Creation dates: 9 June 1864

Scope and Content
Slit Engine Shaft, Weardale, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/274

Scope and Content
Pressure Engine Shaft, Jeffrey's Rake, Derwent, sinking, [lead mine].



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/275

Scope and Content
Burtree Pasture Lead Mine, Co Durham, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/276

Scope and Content
Stanhope Burn Engine Shaft, sinking [lead mine].



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/277

Scope and Content
Alston Moor and Dufton Fell, section of strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/278

Scope and Content
Arkingarthdale, Yorkshire, principal strata found by Easterby Hall and Co.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/279

Scope and Content
Weardale, principal strata found.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/280

Scope and Content
Derwent Mines, principal strata found by Messrs Easterby, Hall and Co. [lead mines].



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/281

Scope and Content
Dufton, Brough and Hilton, Westmorland principal strata found.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/283

Scope and Content
Healeyfield Lead Mine, strata proved, including measurements taken on the Derwent near Allansford.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/284

Scope and Content
Blanchland, strata in the lead mines.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/285

Scope and Content
Middlehope lead mine, Westgate, Weardale, section.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/286

Scope and Content
Stanhope Burn, section, [lead mine].



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/287

Scope and Content
Middleton-in-Teasdale, lead mine, strata.
Silvertongue Lead Mine, Allensford, strata.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/288

Scope and Content
Harwood Forest, Teasdale, section.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/289

Scope and Content
Wingate Grange, Lady Pit, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/290
Creation dates: 1854 - 1855

Scope and Content
Wingate Grange, new winning



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/291

Scope and Content
South Dissington Estate, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/292

Scope and Content
Ponteland or Prestwick, borings.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/293
Creation dates: 1876

Scope and Content
Coxdale or Sunderland Bridge Colliery, Thornton Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/296
Creation dates: July 1874, May 1875

Scope and Content
Ricknall Grange Royalty, Aycliffe, boring by the Diamond Rock Boring Co.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/299

Scope and Content
Birtley and Penshaw, depths of pits.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/301

Scope and Content
Gosforth Colliery, East or Engine Pit, section.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/305

Scope and Content
Gosforth Colliery, North Stone Drift, section.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/306
Creation dates: 1840 - 1841

Scope and Content
Marley Hill Colliery, Lodge Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/308

Scope and Content
Byremoor Colliery, Byremoor Pit, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/310

Scope and Content
Burnopfield Colliery, Hobson Pit, sinking and boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/313

Scope and Content
Chopwell Royalty, King Pit, sinking, Penny Hill Pit, section 1802, Conclusion Pit, section.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/314

Scope and Content
Greencroft Estate, New House Farm, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/315
Creation dates: 22 Dec 1863

Scope and Content
Greencroft Estate, Fence Bank, boring by G. Stott



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/317
Creation dates: 22 Nov 1860

Scope and Content
Felkington Colliery, New Pit, section



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/320
Creation dates: 1836

Scope and Content
Fenwick Colliery, Haggerson Estate, "copy of paper given in Sep. to Robert Johnson the overman by John Pigg".



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/322
Creation dates: 30 July 1844

Scope and Content
Kirkharle, Mirlaw House, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/324
Creation dates: 1807

Scope and Content
Shilbottle Colliery, Engine Pit, strata



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/325
Creation dates: c.1844

Scope and Content
Shilbottle Colliery, Staple Pit strata, 1844.
Pasture Hill, Engine Pit, sinking by Elliott.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/326
Creation dates: 1844-1845

Scope and Content
Shilbottle Colliery, New Engine Pit, sinking by Brown and Partners, Oct 1845.
Shilbottle, Townhead Pit, 1844.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/327

Scope and Content
Beadnell, strata seen from Eosnook.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/329
Creation dates: July 1851

Scope and Content
Greensfield Moor, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/330

Scope and Content
Swindor, Rothbury, sinking.
[Ridsdale] Soppit or Dunshill Pit, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/331
Creation dates: 1855

Scope and Content
Shilbottle Main Pit, section, May 1855, Little or Staple Pit, section



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/332
Creation dates: April - June 1851

Scope and Content
Netherton Pike, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/333
Creation dates: 1859-1861

Scope and Content
Alnwick, Mr J. Thorp's well, boring and sinking, 1861.
Alnwick, boring, 23 Feb 1859.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/334

Scope and Content
Beamish East Moor Royalty, boring.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/335
Creation dates: 27 Jan - 25 April 1836

Scope and Content
Whitwell Grange Estate, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/336
Creation dates: 2 May 1836

Scope and Content
Whitwell, Winning or A Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/337

Scope and Content
Whitwell Grange, B Pit sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/339
Creation dates: 1879

Scope and Content
Marsden Colliery, No 1 Pit, sinking



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/345
Creation dates: 1890

Scope and Content
Wheatley Hill, section



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/346

Scope and Content
Urpeth, Busty Pit, section.
Morpeth, general section of strata north of the station and south of the Wansbeck.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/347

Scope and Content
Morpeth Moor or Howburn Colliery, No 1 Shaft, sinking.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/349
Creation dates: March 1893

Scope and Content
Pegswood, J. Angus' grass field, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/350

Scope and Content
Pegswood Colliery, boring below the Plessey Seam.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/351
Creation dates: 21 Feb 1862

Scope and Content
Beadnell, boring



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/353
Creation dates: 1864

Scope and Content
Holburn, section of the working pit sunk near the Windmill Pit



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/354
Creation dates: 1880

Scope and Content
Wensleydale, strata in Mining Journal pp. 133



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/27/371
Creation dates: 15 Aug 1865

Scope and Content
South Hetton Colliery, boring




Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/28
Accounts

Creation dates: 1797 - 1804

Extent and Form: 23 folios 

Physical characteristics: Paper bound volume, leather spine, 38 x 23cm. labelled 3F on spine


Scope and Content

Volume containing cash accounts [of John Watson] for personal and professional receipts and expenditure, including fees for colliery management and dividends, 1797 - 1804

Index at front




Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/29
Accounts

Creation dates: 1815 - 1825

Extent and Form: 107 folios 

Physical characteristics: Leather bound volume, 42 x 29cm. labelled Ledger B 3E D23 6 on spine.


Scope and Content

Ledger containing accounts [of John Watson] mainly for receipts and expenditure for professional services, including colliery management, dividends and investments, 1815 - 1825. Note "Exhibited to us under a case of Russel against John Watson, R. Hopper Williamson, James Losh, Armourer Donkin, Turf Hotel, 15 March 1826".

Index at front




Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/30
Blank volume.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/31
Lonsdale v Curwen

Creation dates: 1799 - 1801

Extent and Form: 181 pp 

Physical characteristics: Paper bound volume, leather spine, 20 x 16cm. labelled 5E D23 on spine.


Scope and Content

Volume containing copy reports, orders and letters in a case of trespass brought in Chancery by the Earl of Lonsdale against John Christian Curwen, 1799 - 1801.

Inside front cover, articles by Professor Henry Briggs entitled The Fine Art of Obstruction re the conduct of the investigations, published in The Colliery Guardian, 13 May 1927. Printed.



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/31/1
Creation dates: 4 July 1799 - 7 Sept 1801

Scope and Content
Reports by Henry Head, William Bryham, Mark Coulthard, Francis Oughton, George Shinwell, Francis Anderson, James Trewitt and Richard Bryham for John Smith, Sober Watkin and Thomas Laverick, Colliery Viewers appointed by the Lord Chancellor re investigations in John, Hope and Elizabeth Pits, Workington. The reports contain details of the measures taken by Mr Curwen's agent, Mr Bowness, to impede the investigation



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/31/155
Creation dates: 27 June 1799 - 26 Feb 1801

Scope and Content
Orders served on John Christian Curwen by Messrs Smith, Watkin and Laverick to allow investigation of the workings in dispute



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/31/176
Creation dates: 24 July 1799

Scope and Content
Letter from Ben Thompson, attorney to John Christian Curwen, to Messrs Smith, Watkin and Laverick replying to the complaints made re the non-compliance with the order



Reference: NRO 3410/Wat/2/31/181
Creation dates: Dec 1926

Scope and Content
Note by Henry Briggs that the volume was used in the preparation of an article (see above)