Scotswood, park

HER Number:
1354

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Scotswood, park

Place:
Scotswood

Map Sheet:
NZ16SE NZ26SW

Class:
Recreational

Site Type: Broad:
Hunting Site

Site Type: Specific:
Deer Park

General Period:
MEDIEVAL

Specific Period:
Medieval 1066 to 1540

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
In 1367, Richard, son of John Scot, obtained licence to enclose and make a park of his wood in Benwell called the West Wood containing 200 acres. This is the origin of the name of Scotswood for the west part of Benwell township. The enclosure led to quarrels with the neighbours who broke into the park at intervals in the 14th century to cut down trees, dig up coal, carry off cattle and deer, corn and hay, and take herons from their nests. The park was bounded on its west side by Denton Burn, on the south by the Tyne, and on the south-east by a dyke. Apart from Denton Dene along the west edge, the area is now covered by houses.

Easting:
420185

Northing:
563881

Grid Reference:
NZ420185563881

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 1354 >> M.H. Dodds, 1930, Benwell Township, Northumberland County History, XIII, 217-18, map between 230-1