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Bilton Banks, Northumberland history

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The Pit

Monks from nearby Hulne Priory were mining coal in the area from around the 12th century. Survey records exist from the 1500s of transactions involving the transfer of ownership of coal mines and mining rights. Longdyke Pit was sunk in about 1844/5 at a depth of around 25 fathoms (a fathom equals 1.828 metres)

The Village

In the census of June 1841, the village of Bilton Banks shows only two families of agricultural workers as resident. In 1881, 29 dwellings are listed with a total of 144 occupants and by 1891 164 people are shown as living in the village, of which by far the majority worked in some fashion at the colliery. Living conditions were Spartan however with only one room below, two above and for most, no inside sink, bath or toilet facilities.

Industrial Relations

In 1831 at Shilbottle, the miners prevailed but in 1832 the coal owners crushed the union. A national movement gradually developed which led to strike action being recommended in 1912. Agreement was reached locally on a minimum wage but the Northumberland Miners’ Federation refused permission for the men to work without the assent of the National Federation.

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Bilton Banks, Northumberland has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Bilton Banks, Northumberland’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Bilton Banks, Northumberland’s information audio spots:

The Alnwick Garden The Alnwick Garden has a long history under the dukes of Northumberland, but fell into disrepair until revived at the turn of the 21st century. The garden now belongs to a charitable trust, although the 12th Duke donated the 42-acre site and contributed £9 million towards redevelopment costs.

Tenantry Column The Tenantry Column was erected in 1816 by tenants of Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland. It is a Doric column standing 83 feet (25 m) tall and surmounted by a lion en passant. It was granted protection as a listed building in 1952 and since 1977 has been listed in the highest category, grade I.

Camphill Column, Alnwick The Camphill Column is a stone column erected in Alnwick, Northumberland, in 1814. It carries inscriptions to Pitt, Wellington, Nelson and its progenitor, Henry Collingwood Selby.

St John the Baptist Parish Church, Alnmouth St John the Baptist Parish Church is situated in the village of Alnmouth in Northumberland, England. It is the parish church for the area and is within the Diocese of Newcastle. The church is a Grade II listed building.

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