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Harraton Old Pits  (2 0f 2)

 

HARRATON PITS
Old Ordnance Survey Map

Click this 1921 Map to remove the superimposed Pits & Labels.
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THE BRIDGE accessing PICKTREE LODGE (left)

Where Vigo Lane once crossed the 'Tyne Dock to Consett Iron Works' Railway
( The above Map shows the Railway passing under Vigo Lane.  Vigo Lane was diverted when A1M was built.  Picktree Lodge is south-west of the Bridge. )

Now the Consett to Sunderland Railway Path.  View towards Barley Mow and Consett.   Photo taken from under the A1M Motorway Bridge.
[ Photographer: James Gill,  9th May 2016 ]