On 16 Jun 2005 at 14:56, [log in to unmask] wrote:
> Hi All
>
> Just a thought, but it may be a reference to taking coal from the
> pillars that act as a boundary between collieries. In the Durham
coalfield
> it was customary to maintain this pillar to prevent inrush from
abandoned
> collieries into working collieries, but in the 1800's early 1900's there
> were instances of these pillars being taken.
Thanks to everyone who contributed suggestions as to what was meant
by 'working coal from the rob'.
I have given considerable thought to the particular circumstances in the
Buddle's 1826 report and have concluded that he was referring to 'the
rob' as being the boundary of the workings of an adjacent pit. It does not
appear to be connected with robbing pillars, although this practice
undoubtedly took place in the area.
Regards,
--
David Kitching
http://www.brocross.com
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