Description and History of Site:-
The Georgian North Dock. Designed by eminent engineer William Chapman for the 3rd Marquis of Londonderry for the shipping of coal. The foundation stone laid on 28 November 1828 marked the beginning of the town of Seaham harbour.

Linsley (2011): 'Seaham north dock, gouged out of the magnesian limestone as part of a much larger artificial harbour creation, was opened in 1831. It was used primarily for the export of coal. The north dock is now undergoing change in a £3 million regeneration scheme, to include a marina for seventy-eight vessels, new automatic lock gates, and a utility building to provide offices, workshops, café, public toilets etc.'

Further Reading and References:-
Falconer, Keith. 'Guide to England's Industrial Heritage'. Batsford, 1980
Linsley, Stafford M. 'North East Industries Through Time'. Amberley Publishing, 2011

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Key Words :- dock marina rock cut coal

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the Marina

Address :- Seaham, Durham, SR7 7JT
Grid Ref :- NZ 43334 49427
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.837798 , Long -1.326832
Local Authority :- Durham County Council
Pre 1974 County :- County Durham
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1277116, 1232439,
Site Condition :- Site in alternative industrial use
Site Dates :- 1828 -
Record Date :- 3 September 2022

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