Scotswood Montagu Pit Disaster Memorial

The Montague Colliery Disaster occurred on 30 March 1925 and was caused by an inrush of water from the nearby Paradise Pit resulting in the loss of 38 lives.

More information:

• Monument to the Montagu View Pit Disaster on my St Johns cemetery page.
• Durham Miners Museum has a description of the tragedy and a list of the deceased.
• SiteLines - Tyne and Wear HER(4059): Scotswood, Montague Colliery, View Pit - Details
• GoneTooSoon.org - Montagu View Pit Disaster Scotswood Online Memorial
• Evening Chronicle - Pitmen and pony statue represent hope for Scotswood
• Evening Chronicle - Families share their memories of pit disaster