Chilton Lane

It was owned by John Evelyn Dennison, M. P. and Christopher Wilkinson.

The coming of the Clarence and North Eastern Railway resulted in two terraces of house being built, known as Railway Rows, were built opposite the entrance to the colliery.

Chilton Lane was a commercial centre for the community, a Primitive Methodist Chapel and Sunday School was built in 1862.

Despite being designated as a Category D village in 1950, it continues to support a vibrant community.

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