1859 map

Map shows The mine to be named "Latterday Saint Pit" with a handful of buildings. The start of The Massive Consett Iron Works can just be seen top left, With would expand considerably over the years. Started around 1840 it would be the biggest employer in Consett (around 12000 at one point) until 1980. It was also rumoured to be the Largest in Europe at one point? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consett_Iron_Company
To the top right was Crookhall Iron Works, The wagonway that heads off to the Right (top right) leads to "West Elemore Pit" then Crookhall Colliery, Further west was Iveston Colliery close to the road between Leadgate to Lanchester and near the present day Leadgate Ind estate. There are a large number of small shafts/pits and drifts in the area.

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