High Spen, POW camp

HER Number:
7682

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
High Spen, POW camp

Place:
High Spen

Map Sheet:
NZ16SW

Class:
Defence

Site Type: Broad:
Military Camp

Site Type: Specific:
Prisoner of War Camp

General Period:
20TH CENTURY

Specific Period:
20th Century 1901 to 2000

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
This camp was located on Rogues Lane between the drift mine and sewage site. It was known as "Squatter's Camp". No trace remains.

Easting:
414060

Northing:
560670

Grid Reference:
NZ414060560670

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Information provided by Mr. P Smith