BLACKWORTH, a township in the parish of
EARSDON, eastern division of CASTLE ward, county of
NORTHUMBERLAND, 4 miles (N.W.) fromNorth Shields,
containing 243 inhabitants. Here is an extensive colliery,
the produce of which, known as "Northumberland
Wallsend," and " Earsdon Main," is of a superior quality.
A school-room has been built, chiefly at the expense of
the Duke of Northumberland.