Lemington, boat hulks

HER Number:
4959

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Lemington, boat hulks

Place:
Lemington

Map Sheet:
NZ16SE

Class:
Maritime

Site Type: Broad:
Ship Graveyard

Site Type: Specific:
Ship Graveyard

General Period:
UNCERTAIN

Specific Period:
Uncertain

Form of Evidence:
Find

Description:
Boat hulks have been uncovered at low tide in the bottom of Lemington Gut, which was the main channel of the river Tyne until the mid-19th century.

Easting:
419020

Northing:
564290

Grid Reference:
NZ419020564290

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 4959 >> Tyne and Wear Industrial Monuments Trust, Newburn Plan Area