Coalcleugh

Coalcleugh is a hamlet in Northumberland, England. It is situated in the Pennines between Penrith and Hexham. In the past it was well known as a lead mining centre.[1][2] All of Coalcleugh's lead ore was smelted at Allenheads Mill at Dirtpot.[3] At 1750ft (530m) above sea level, it is said to be the highest hamlet in England.

Coalcleugh
Coalcleugh
Location within Northumberland
OS grid referenceNY805455
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townHEXHAM
Postcode districtNE47
PoliceNorthumbria
FireNorthumberland
AmbulanceNorth East
UK Parliament

 


Governance

Coalcleugh is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham.


References
  1. Durham Mining Museum - Coalcleugh (Lead Ore)
  2. Coalcleugh lead mines GB/NNAF/C111991 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/B20751)
  3. RootsWeb: NORTHUMBRIA-L Re: [NMB] Coalcleugh lead mine - occupations
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