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Opened before 1815.
1816 According to Benjamin Thompson, one of the first uses of the "edge rolly rail" was made at Ouston Colliery in 1816.[1]
Merged with Urpeth 'C' Colliery on 30 Mar 1957.
Closed 31 Jan 1959.
Owners:- Pelaw Main Collieries Ltd. then (1947) NCB.
Located 6-9 miles south of Newcastle.
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