Fryer's Plan of Gateshead, 1785; Archaeological Research Services Ltd., 2009, Waverley Road in Harlow Green, Gateshead - Archaeological Assessment
YEAR1
2015
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
01
District
Gateshead
Easting
426410
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Built Over
Map Sheet
NZ25NE
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
558070
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Harlow Green
Description
Methodist chapel shown on the Second Edition Ordnance Survey plan, 1898. Extant in 1951. Site now built over with dwelling.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Methodist chapel shown on the Second Edition Ordnance Survey plan, 1898. Extant in 1951. Site now built over with dwelling.
Site Name
Harlow Green, methodist chapel
Site Type: Specific
Methodist Chapel
HER Number
17222
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Archaeological Research Services Ltd., 2009, Waverley Road in Harlow Green, Gateshead - Archaeological Assessment
YEAR1
2015
English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
01
District
Newcastle
Easting
421800
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Built Over
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564480
General Period
ROMAN
Specific Period
Roman 43 to 410
Place
Benwell
Description
Evidence for Roman activity on this site was revealed in an excavation by Pre-Construct Archaeology in 2009. The earliest feature recorded was a holloway - a sunken trackway eroded by traffoic and rainwater. The northern extent of this had been truncated by a ditch representing the south-eastern corner of an enclosure. A metalled surface had been laid in the base of the holloway - possibly contemporary with the enclosure ditch. Within the enclosure was a possible timber slot, shallow pit and possible infant burial. Dating evidence suggests that the enclosure was laid out and occupied during the 2nd century AD and possibly into the 3rd century. Three linear features recorded on a similar NNE-SSW alignment to that of the holloway were also thought to be of the same date. Later in the Roman period, the enclosure ditch and holloway were infilled and the enclosure boundary redefined with a curving boundary ditch.
Site Type: Broad
Enclosure
SITEDESC
Evidence for Roman activity on this site was revealed in an excavation by Pre-Construct Archaeology in 2009. The earliest feature recorded was a holloway - a sunken trackway eroded by traffic and rainwater. The northern extent of this had been truncated by a ditch representing the south-eastern corner of an enclosure. A metalled surface had been laid in the base of the holloway - possibly contemporary with the enclosure ditch. Within the enclosure was a possible timber slot, shallow pit and possible infant burial. Dating evidence suggests that the enclosure was laid out and occupied during the 2nd century AD and possibly into the 3rd century. Three linear features recorded on a similar NNE-SSW alignment to that of the holloway were also thought to be of the same date. Later in the Roman period, the enclosure ditch and holloway were infilled and the enclosure boundary redefined with a curving boundary ditch. Dated C2.
Site Name
Condercum Road, Roman enclosure, holloway, ditches
Site Type: Specific
Enclosure
HER Number
17221
Form of Evidence
Physical Evidence
Sources
Pre-Construct Archaeology, 2009, Trinity School (Oakfield College Site), Condercum Road, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne - Archaeological Excavation
YEAR1
2015
English, British
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
01
District
Sunderland
Easting
436310
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Built Over
Map Sheet
NZ35NE
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
558450
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Castletown
Description
Dean House shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1857. A gin gang is shown on the west side of the building range. Demolished after 1939.
Site Type: Broad
Farm
SITEDESC
Dean House shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1857. A gingang is shown on the west side of the building range. Demolished after 1939.
Site Name
Dean House
Site Type: Specific
Farmstead
HER Number
17220
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
First Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1857
YEAR1
2015
English, British
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
01
District
Sunderland
Easting
435790
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Built Over
Map Sheet
NZ35NE
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
558060
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Castletown
Description
Park House shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1857. A gin gang and ponds are shown on the north side of the building range. South range added between 1857-1898. Demolished after 1939.
Site Type: Broad
Farm
SITEDESC
Park House shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1857. A gingang and ponds are shown on the north side of the building range. South range added between 1857-1898. Demolished after 1939.
This 'West Yard' was purchased by Doxford in 1869 (see HER 4693). The Doxford Shipyard gatehouse is a detached building, 2 storey, hipped roof with a central tri-partite gate opening, the centre gate being used by vehicles, the gates on either side for the ship yard workers. The gateway is formed of red brick with arched heads made up of red terracotta with large keystone features. The gate openings still retain the original decorative iron gates. On either side of the main block lie two storey elements standing forward of the main block with curved swept walls leading back to the pedestrian gates. The front façade is rendered (possibly a later addition). The roofscape includes two broad chimney stacks complete with tall pots.The gatehouse was built during the first decade of the 20th century during a recovery period following a fire at the Doxford Engine Works. It was the building where workers clocked in and out of their shifts using the Bundy clock. Ancillery buildings adjoined the north and south blocks of the gate - a brass foundry (north) and a drawing office (south) of which only adjoining walls survive. Recorded in 2015 ahead of proposed demolition for the Sunderland Strategic Corridor Scheme. The overall form of the building remains largely unchanged, although the positions of the doors and windows have been altered over time and the façade rendered. The interior was not surveyed in 2015 but it appears that little remains of the original historic interior. Building retains decorative brickwork and brick arches, iron gate, shipyard buzzers, one original chimney stack.
Site Type: Broad
Marine Construction Site
SITEDESC
This 'West Yard' was purchased by Doxford in 1869 (see HER 4693). The Doxford Shipyard gatehouse is a detached building, 2 storey, hipped roof with a central tri-partite gate opening, the centre gate being used by vehicles, the gates on either side for the ship yard workers. The gateway is formed of red brick with arched heads made up of red terracotta with large keystone features. The gate openings still retain the original decorative iron gates. On either side of the main block lie two storey elements standing forward of the main block with curved swept walls leading back to the pedestrian gates. The front façade is rendered (possibly a later addition). The roofscape includes two broad chimney stacks complete with tall pots. The gatehouse was built during the first decade of the 20th century during a recovery period following a fire at the Doxford Engine Works. It was the building where workers clocked in and out of their shifts using the Bundy clock. Ancillary buildings adjoined the north and south blocks of the gate - a brass foundry (north) and a drawing office (south) of which only adjoining walls survive. Recorded in 2015 ahead of proposed demolition for the Sunderland Strategic Corridor Scheme. The overall form of the building remains largely unchanged, although the positions of the doors and windows have been altered over time and the façade rendered. The interior was not surveyed in 2015 but it appears that little remains of the original historic interior. Building retains decorative brickwork and brick arches, iron gate, shipyard buzzers, one original chimney stack.
Site Name
Doxford and Sons Ltd, gatehouse
Site Type: Specific
Dockyard
HER Number
17218
Form of Evidence
Ruined Building
Sources
Pers comm, Peter Derham, 24 August 2015; Northern Archaeological Associates, 2015, Doxford Gate, Doxford Engine House, Sunderland - Heritage Statement
YEAR1
2015
YEAR2
2016
English, British
Class
Recreational
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
21
District
S Tyneside
Easting
436990
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Recreational Usage
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MONTH1
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567740
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
South Shields
Description
Bowling greens shown the 1915 ordnance survey plan and on the 1941 edition. A further bowling green was added to the east by 1941. It is the only one still extant.
Site Type: Broad
Ball Sports Site
SITEDESC
Bowling greens shown on the 1915 ordnance survey plan and on the 1941 edition. A further bowling green was added to the east by 1941. It is the only one still extant.
Site Name
Little Haven, bowling greens
Site Type: Specific
Bowling Green
HER Number
17217
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Ordnance Survey Third Edition 1915; Ordnance Survey Fourth Edition 1941
YEAR1
2015
English, British
Class
Defence
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
18
District
N Tyneside
Easting
430420
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Building
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566390
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Wallsend
Description
Constructed as a drill hall with an attached caretaker's house between 1904 and 1911 for the Northumberland Fusilliers. The hall was used by the Fusilliers during WWI but later occupied by the North Staffordshire 3rd Reserve Battalion until after 1945. It was then occupied by the 506 Fields Squadron Royal Engineers. In more recent history the site was used as a TA centre before being turned into a community centre. The building has seen some significant alteration although generally confined to the interior. The exterior has seen only limited intervention, most noteably the alterations to its west end. The building has changed hand several times hence the amount of change to the building. Recorded in 2015 ahead of proposed demolition.
SITEASS
Drill halls became popular at the end of the 19th century following the Cardwell army reforms which organised rifle volunteers into Volunteer Battalions of the county regiments to which they were affiliated. The construction costs for the drill hall were generally raised by public subscription and donations from senior officers. They commonly comprised of a large shed or hall with offices and stores attached. Many halls also had a house attached for a caretaker.
Site Type: Broad
Military Training Site
SITEDESC
Constructed as a drill hall with an attached caretaker's house between 1904 and 1911 for the Northumberland Fusiliers. The hall was used by the Fusiliers during WWI but later occupied by the North Staffordshire 3rd Reserve Battalion until after 1945. It was then occupied by the 506 Fields Squadron Royal Engineers. In more recent history the site was used as a TA centre before being turned into a community centre. The building has seen some significant alteration although generally confined to the interior. The exterior has seen only limited intervention, most notably the alterations to its west end. The building has changed hand several times hence the amount of change to the building. Recorded in 2015 ahead of proposed demolition.
Site Name
Wallsend, Vine Street, Community Centre
Site Type: Specific
Drill Hall
HER Number
17216
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Archaeological Research Services, 2015, Former Wallsend Baths, Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne - Building Recording
YEAR1
2015
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
18
District
N Tyneside
Easting
426000
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Building
Map Sheet
NZ27SE
MONTH1
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
573560
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Dudley
Description
The Dudley Hotel shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1861. The hotel had been rebuilt into smaller units including the Albert Hall and Dudley Hotel PH by 1898.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
The Dudley Hotel shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1861. The hotel had been rebuilt into smaller units including the Albert Hall and Dudley Hotel PH by 1898.
Site Name
Dudley, Market Street, Dudley Hotel
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
17215
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Vindomora Solutions, 2015, Land at the Former People's Centre, Dudley - Archaeological Assessment; First Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1861
YEAR1
2015
English, British
Class
Water Supply and Drainage
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
18
District
S Tyneside
Easting
432120
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ36SW
MONTH1
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564580
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Hebburn
Description
Reservoir and ponds shown on 1917 Ordnance Survey plan. Possibly former brick clay pits for the Jarrow Brick Works to the north. Covered in the 1960s probably with demolition debris from the slum clearance operations in Jarrow. The site of it was covered with additions to the factory by 1970.
Site Type: Broad
Water Storage Site
SITEDESC
Reservoir and ponds shown on 1917 Ordnance Survey plan. Possibly former brick clay pits for the Jarrow Brick Works to the north. Covered in the 1960s probably with demolition debris from the slum clearance operations in Jarrow. The site of it was covered with additions to the factory by 1970.