Whinfield: The Forgotten Coke Works Hiding in Rowlands Gill…

Whinfield Coke Works near Rowlands Gill stands as one of the most significant remnants of the North East's industrial past. Built in 1861 by the Trustees of the Victoria Garesfield Colliery, the site once held 193 beehive coke ovens, producing high‑quality coke for the region’s iron founding industry. The works operated continuously until 1958, when rising maintenance costs and dwindling suitable coal reserves brought production to an end. Today, seven well‑preserved ovens survive offering a rare glimpse into Victorian coke‑making technology. #WhinfieldCokeWorks #rowlandsgill #DerwentValley #industrialheritage #CokeOvens #VictorianIndustry #northeasthistory #countydurham #abandonedplacesuk #heritagesites #historicengland #mininghistory #gateshead   / brett.g.cooper   Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/cedric-vermue/bu... License code: 4B60LQZIYMTRIVOR