NORTHERN GRIT
Pat Maycroft

Enginehouse near Burnthouses
Co. Durham
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"The Enginehouse stands in its winter, windows black, unslated roof, strands of .... "
ENGINEHOUSE NEAR BURNTHOUSES by S.J. Litherland

"Eyes dim, slates gone and losing hair ...."
ENGINEHOUSE NEAR BURNTHOUSES by Marilyn Longstaff



Burnthouses lies on the edge of Cockfield Fell in the Gaunless Valley. There is evidence of coal extraction on the fell going back several centuries. From 1840 until the mid 1960's the mining industry dominated the local economy and this building is a reminder of those industrious days.