In the 19th century, there were quarries established to the south of the river Wear near Penshaw and this tunnel connected a quarry to staithes on the river to enable the shipment of stone towards Sunderland and beyond.

Pete

February 1, 2024

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On Seaham Harbour,the smaller harbour stonework, an inscription states the stone came from this quarry. London Bridge relocated to Arizona is also made with that stone!

Adam Brown

March 23, 2025

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The around Cox Green is a lovely route. It can (in most cases) get very clarty/muddy. So I'd recommend wearing trail shoes/boots/wellies or trainers that your not going to be bothered about getting muddy.

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