Here at Nose’s Point, we embark on a journey through time, delving into its rich industrial history that unfolded in the mid-1800s. From around 1855 and 1865, the area witnessed the intensification of early industrial activity. This site hosted a bottle works, blast furnace, iron works, and a chemical factory. Venture down to the beach, and you’ll encounter visible remnants of this early industrial activity.
Nose’s Point played a significant role in the development of the industrial landscape with Dawdon Pit, operational from 1907 to 1991. Alongside Seaham, it stood as a major colliery, contributing millions of tonnes of coal that fuelled the local and regional economy. However, the by-product of that coal extraction is another important part of our story. The colossal amount of rock waste, generated as a consequence of mining, was mechanically redistributed along these beaches for several decades after 1900.
Join us as we uncover the impacts of this waste dumping when we explore the beach later on. Discover the intertwined tales of industry, economy, and the coastal landscape at Nose’s Point.
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