Sunderland to Durham Road
Sunderland to Durham Road
HER Number
3208
District
Sunderland
Site Name
Sunderland to Durham Road
Place
Sunderland
Map Sheet
NZ35NE
Class
Transport
Site Type: Broad
Road Transport Site
Site Type: Specific
Toll Road
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Description
Historic Ordnance Survey map evidence shows a Toll Road from Sunderland to Durham, with Grindon Turnpike (HER ref. 2922) and Rainton Bridge (HER ref. 3184).
Easting
439270
Northing
556820
Grid Reference
NZ439270556820
Sources
<< HER 3208 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1861, 6 inch scale, Durham, 21
1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1862, 6 inch scale, Durham, 8
1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1862, 6 inch scale, Durham, 8