Document detailing oncost men at Cleland Colliery, 1849

‘Oncost men’ was a Scottish term for colliery employees not involved in hewing – removing coal from the coal face – who received a fixed wage. These figures were usually kept separate as hewers would be paid by ‘piece-work’ or weight of coal extracted.

Museum reference:
1990-499
Date:
1849
Made by:
Cleland Colliery
Place Made:
Cleland
Dimensions:
height: 240mm
width: 370mm
Materials:
Paper

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