Howdon, Reservoir

HER Number

2032

District

N Tyneside

Site Name

Howdon, Reservoir

Place

Howdon

Map Sheet

NZ36NW

Class

Water Supply and Drainage

Site Type: Broad

Water Storage Site

Site Type: Specific

Reservoir

General Period

POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period

Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence

Documentary Evidence

Description

A Reservoir, probably serving nearby engines (HER ref. 2030 and 2031) above the Northumberland Dock staithes or the Hayhole Lead Works (HER ref. 2035).

Easting

433820

Northing

566580

Grid Reference

NZ433820566580

Sources

<< HER 2032 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1865, 6 inch scale, Northumberland 89