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Ryhope Colliery, Durham

Ryhope Colliery is an urban area which forms the western end of the village of Ryhope, County Durham. It developed around the colliery which opened in 1859. It is within the council area of Sunderland.

Primary Name(s): Ryhope Colliery
Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Durham
Lat, Long: 54.872838,-1.377236
Grid Reference: NZ 4006 5329
Council Area: Sunderland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN38973

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ryhope_Colliery,_Durham_38973