Ryhope, Limestone Quarry

HER Number

2943

District

Sunderland

Site Name

Ryhope, Limestone Quarry

Place

Ryhope

Map Sheet

NZ45SW

Class

Industrial

Site Type: Broad

Mineral Extraction Site

Site Type: Specific

Limestone Quarry

General Period

POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period

Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence

Documentary Evidence

Description

Historic Ordnance Survey map evidence shows a Limestone Quarry with a Smithy at this location.

Easting

441140

Northing

554780

Grid Reference

NZ441140554780

Sources

<< HER 2943 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 6 inch scale, Durham14