Washington, The Old Engine

HER Number

2622

District

Sunderland

Site Name

Washington, The Old Engine

Place

Washington

Map Sheet

NZ35NW

Class

Industrial

Site Type: Broad

Machinery

Site Type: Specific

Engine

General Period

POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period

Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence

Documentary Evidence

Description

The 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan shows ‘The Old Engine’ and a ‘Windlass’, probably winding equipment associated with Washington Colliery.

Easting

430110

Northing

556960

Grid Reference

NZ430110556960

Sources

<< HER 2622 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey Map, c.1855, 6 inch scale, Durham, 7