[Earsdon 71 of 114]

71

Parish of Earsdon Townships of Seghill and Backworth

< List of Names
as written on the Plan
Various modes of
Spelling the same Names
Authority for those modes of
Spelling
Situation Descriptive Remarks, or other
General Observations
which may be considered of Interest
>
West Holywell Colliery West Holywell Colliery Mr John Embleton North East of this Plan A large Colliery with engine house
West Holywell Colliery Mr George Chapman and all necessary fitting the depth of the
West Holywell Colliery Mr T. G. Hurst shaft is about 30 fathoms but another is
now sinking which is about 100 fathoms
The colliery was commenced about 1855
and is all the property of Messrs Taylor & partners
Low Steads Low Steads Mr John Embleton About 9 Chains N E An ordinary farm Stead offices yard &
Low Steads Mr George Chapman of West Holywell Colliery in the occupation the property of Mrs Barron
Low Steads Mr T. G. Hurst
Low Steads List of County Voters
Holywell Dean Holywell Dean Mr John Embleton About 20 Chains A deep ravine or dean on each side of
Holywell Dean Mr George Chapman N E of Low Steads the Seaton Burn extending in an easterly
Holywell Dean Mr T. G. Hurst direction the greater portion is wooded
Felix Gillespie

Abbreviations are underlined like this RE and the expansion may be seen by hovering the cursor over the abbreviation.

An entry outlined like this has a note which may be seen by hovering the cursor over it.

Transcribed by PW and CTW

Return to Earsdon index

«Previous page     Next page»