English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
01
DAY2
04
District
Newcastle
Easting
425970
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566920
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Heaton
Description
Historic Ordnance Survey map evidence shows the location of this Flint Mill, in Jesmond Dene, known as Deep Dene or Eliot's High Flint Mill. Little remains of the original mill, but map evidence shows that its tailrace discharged into the burn.
Site Type: Broad
Pottery Manufacturing Site
SITEDESC
A Flint Mill, in Jesmond Dene, known as Deep Dene or Eliot's High Flint Mill. Little remains of the original mill. Its tailrace discharged to the burn. Site now occupied by Deep Dene House (Fisherman's Lodge restaurant), which was Andrew Noble's first house in the Dene, built in 1861. Noble lived here until 1871 when he moved to Jesmond Dene House. The house later became refreshment rooms for park visitors. Deep Dene House was severely damaged by fire in Oct 2016.
Site Name
Deep Dene Mill/Eliot's High Mill
Site Type: Specific
Flint Mill
SITE_STAT
Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
HER Number
4033
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4033 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 88
I.M. Ayris, & D. Bolland, (eds) Ouseburn Heritage, p.23
I. Ayris & S.M. Linsley, 1994, A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Tyne and Wear, p 58
YEAR1
1994
YEAR2
2016
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
01
DAY2
30
District
Newcastle
Easting
426670
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
6
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566910
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Heaton
Description
Heaton High Pit. The 2nd edition OS mapping shows the pit covered by trees, so probably out of use by 1895. The tree-planted mound (known as The Spinney) is believed to have been planted to commemorate those killed in the Heaton Colliery disaster of 3rd May 1815. A plaque was later set up by the National Union of Mine-Workers Northumberland area in November 1966. However, tree planting was common on disused mine sites and it is argued that this site has no significance to the disaster at all. (See HER 4149 for more information about the disaster). LOCAL LIST
SITEASS
Heaton Spinney is a prominent memorial to the men who tragically lost their lives in the Heaton Pit Disaster of 1815. The memorial is situated on the site of Heaton Pit. In honour of all the 75 men who died in the disaster 75 trees were planted here in 1852. The site consists of a raised mound and flat grass area laid out in concentric semicircles, and forms the centerpiece of the surrounding housing estate.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Heaton High Pit. The 2nd edition OS mapping shows the pit covered by trees, so probably out of use by 1895. The tree-planted mound (known as The Spinney) is believed to have been planted to commemorate those killed in the Heaton Colliery disaster of 3rd May 1815. A plaque was later set up by the National Union of Mine-Workers Northumberland area in November 1966. However, tree planting was common on disused mine sites and it is argued that this site has no significance to the disaster at all. (See HER 4149 for more information about the disaster).
Site Name
Heaton Colliery, High Pit (E Pit) and The Spinney
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
4031
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4031 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 88; Durham Mining Museum www.dmm.org.uk; Turnbull, L, 2015, A Celebration of our Mining Heritage
YEAR1
1994
YEAR2
2015
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
1134
DAY1
01
DAY2
31
District
Newcastle
Easting
427100
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567420
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Benton
Description
Benton Colliery is shown as Benton Old Pit on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey plan, indicating that it was out of use by 1895. Opened before 1760.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Benton Colliery. This is shown as Benton Old Pit on the 2nd edition OS mapping - though was out of use by 1895. Opened before 1760.
Site Name
Little Benton, Benton Colliery
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
4030
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4030 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 88; Durham Mining Museum www.dmm.org.uk
YEAR1
1994
YEAR2
2005
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
01
DAY2
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
426070
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
7
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
568240
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
South Gosforth
Description
An Air Shaft possibly related to Gosforth Colliery (HER ref. 4024) is shown as Lane Pit on a plan of the Earl of Carlisle's Estate at Longbenton in 1749. It is also shown on a plan of Gosforth in 1824.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
An Air Shaft possibly related to Gosforth Colliery (SMR 4024) {1}. Shown as Lane Pit on a plan of the Earl of Carlisle's Estate at Longbenton in 1749 [2}. Also shown on a plan of Gosforth 1824 {3}.
Site Name
Lane Pit
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
4029
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4029 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 88
1749, A Plan of the Rt. Honble. The Earl of Carlisles Estate at Longbenton, Northumberland Records Office, 3410 WAT 20a f.12
1824, Plan of Gosforth showing the extent of the Royalties or Manorial Righ, Northumberland Records Office, NCLLSS SB11/4
J. Henderson, 1749, Plan of the Longbenton Estate etc. belonging to Lord Carlisle, Northumberland Records Office, WAT 20a/f9
Northern Counties Archaeological Services, 2001, The Meadow Pit, Longbenton, Report for North Tyneside Council
YEAR1
1994
YEAR2
2002
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
DAY1
01
District
Newcastle
Easting
427020
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
568370
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Longbenton
Description
A Saw Pit is shown at this location on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan, but not on the 2nd edition plan, indicating that it was probably out of use by 1895.
SITEASS
The place where tree trunks were sawn into planks by hand. A saw pit comprised a rectangular pit about 6-8 feet deep, over which the trunk could be laid horizontally. Sawing was by a long sawblade with a cross handle at each end, with the pitman standing in the pit below the log and the sawyer standing above. The saw was moved up and down, the top man guiding it and the pitman cutting by pulling on the downstroke. Sawpits were replaced by saw mills (William Jones, 1996, Dictionary of Industrial Archaeology).
Site Type: Broad
Wood Processing Site
SITEDESC
A Saw Pit. This is not shown on the 2nd edition OS mapping, so was out of use by 1895.
Site Name
Longbenton, Saw Pit
Site Type: Specific
Saw Pit
HER Number
4028
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4028 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 88
YEAR1
1994
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
Crossref
4261
DAY1
01
District
Newcastle
Easting
425540
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
568110
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
South Gosforth
Description
Historic Ordnance Survey map evidence shows the location of Haddricks Mill Bridge which carried Salters Lane (HER ref. 4261) over the Ouseburn.
Site Type: Broad
Road Transport Site
SITEDESC
Haddricks Mill Bridge carried Salters Lane (SMR 4261) over the Ouseburn.
Site Name
South Gosforth, Haddricks Mill Bridge
Site Type: Specific
Road Bridge
HER Number
4027
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4027 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 88
YEAR1
1994
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
Crossref
1086
DAY1
31
District
Newcastle
Easting
425150
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
8
Grid Reference
NZ
NMRNUMBER
NZ 26 NE 68
Northing
568000
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
South Gosforth
Description
Gosforth Station on the Blyth and Tyne Railway. In 1852 the Blyth and Tyne Railway was handed over to a public company. In 1865 under the chairmanship of Joseph Laycock J.P. of Low Gosforth, a branch to Newcastle was built and the Gosforth station opened.
Site Type: Broad
Railway Transport Site
SITEDESC
Gosforth Station on the Blyth and Tyne Railway. In 1852 the Blyth and Tyne Railway was handed over to a public company. In 1865 under the chairmanship of Joseph Laycock J.P. of Low Gosforth, a branch to Newcastle was built and the Gosforth station opened.
Site Name
South Gosforth, Gosforth Station
Site Type: Specific
Railway Station
HER Number
4025
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4025 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 88; R. Welford, 1879, A History of the Parish of Gosforth; National Monuments Record monument number 506080, building file BF015518
YEAR1
1994
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
1134
DAY1
31
DAY2
16
District
Newcastle
Easting
425420
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
8
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
568300
NORTHING2
0
parish
Newcastle
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
South Gosforth
Description
Gosforth Colliery, Mary and Fanny Pits. There was also a West Pit and Brandling Pit. Marked as Disused on the 2nd edition OS mapping, so were out of use by 1895. Gosforth Colliery was opened by Rev. RH Brandling. It was then run by the executors of Messrs Brandling, then by Bowes Hatt & Co and finally by John Bowes & Partners. The first shaft was sunk here in 1825 but coal was not "won" until 31 January 1829 when a "good seam" was finally located. This had been at great expense - the High Main seam was inclined by a dyke, the shaft therefore had to be sunk to 181 fathoms to reach good quality coal. Then a horizontal drift 700 yards long was worked through the dyke to the seam, excavating through solid rock. There were two shafts with a pumping engine and a wagonway 3.5 miles long to the Tyne. The wagons were pulled by fixed engines. In celebration a grand subterranean ball was held for the workmen. The "ballroom" was 1100ft (335m) below ground and was built in an L shape 15ft (4.5m) wide. Seats were placed in the room, which was illuminated by lamps and candles. Cold punch and malt liquor was provided and music played by the Coxlodge band. The ball started at 9.30am with dancing commencing at 3pm. Up to 300 workers attended. Gosforth Colliery was sold in the 1850s when the Brandling family got into financial difficulties and was forced to sell off much of their estates.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Gosforth Colliery, Mary and Fanny Pits. There was also a West Pit and Brandling Pit. Marked as Disused on the 2nd edition OS mapping, so were out of use by 1895. Gosforth Colliery was opened by Rev. RH Brandling. It was then run by the executors of Messrs Brandling, then by Bowes Hatt & Co and finally by John Bowes & Partners. The first shaft was sunk here in 1825 but coal was not "won" until 31 January 1829 when a "good seam" was finally located. This had been at great expense - the High Main seam was inclined by a dyke, the shaft therefore had to be sunk to 181 fathoms to reach good quality coal. Then a horizontal drift 700 yards long was worked through the dyke to the seam, excavating through solid rock. There were two shafts with a pumping engine and a wagonway 3.5 miles long to the Tyne. The wagons were pulled by fixed engines. In celebration a grand subterranean ball was held for the workmen. The "ballroom" was 1100ft (335m) below ground and was built in an L shape 15ft (4.5m) wide. Seats were placed in the room, which was illuminated by lamps and candles. Cold punch and malt liquor was provided and music played by the Coxlodge band. The ball started at 9.30am with dancing commencing at 3pm. Up to 300 workers attended. Gosforth Colliery was sold in the 1850s when the Brandling family got into financial difficulties and was forced to sell off much of their estates.
Site Name
Gosforth Colliery, Mary and Fanny Pits
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
4024
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4024 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 88; www.dmm.org.uk; TH Hair, 1884, Views of the Collieries in the Counties of Northumberland and Durham; R. Welford, 1879, A History of the Parish of Gosforth, pp 48-49; Durham County Record Office, Plan of the Northumberland Coalfield D/LO/P249; Plan of Gosforth Colliery, D/St/C3/4/12; Plan of Gosforth coal workings, 1822, NCB/I/P64
YEAR1
1994
YEAR2
2005
English, British
Class
Recreational
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
4246
DAY1
31
DAY2
23
District
Newcastle
Easting
424240
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Grassland
Map Sheet
NZ26NW
MONTH1
8
MONTH2
2
Grid Reference
NZ
NMRNUMBER
NZ 26 NW 27
Northing
566420
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Newcastle
Description
Racing in Newcastle is first recorded in 1632 when the Newcastle Corporation paid £20 for 'two silver potts' to be raced for on Killingworth Moor. There was also an unsuccessful attempt to stage races at Shieldfield in the 17th century. The Town Moor became a racing venue in 1721, and races continued at both sites throughout the 18th century, but the Town Moor attracted larger events due to its position next to the North Turnpike Road. The last race at Killingworth was in 1794. The town Moor racecourse was just under 2 miles long. The track was triangular in shape, largely unfenced and partially flattened by ground improvement works. There were two entrances into the course. Wealthy race goers arriving in carriages, paid to enter the grandstand and enclosures from the turnpike at the northern end. Visitors on foot entered for free at the southern end onto the racing ground itself. Facilities were largely temporary, consisting of marquees and wooden structures until in 1800 a permanent stone grandstand was built at the north end of the racecourse. It was paid for by subscription, allowing subscribers free entry. The grandstand was damaged by fire in 1844, but immediately rebuilt. Other stands and buildings were added over the course of 19th century. By the end of the century changes in racing were occurring, with the construction of fully enclosed race courses where everyone paid an entrance fee. Consequently the race course was moved in 1881 to Gosforth Park (HER ref. 4246), the last race at the Town Moor being in the summer of 1881. The summer meeting on the Town Moor was replaced in 1882 by a Temperance Festival which still occurs. The grandstand & buildings were converted to the Chadwick Industrial School for Boys. Some earthwork traces survive of the racecourse.
Site Type: Broad
Racing Sports Site
SITEDESC
Racing in Newcastle does not appear as a recorded event until 1632 when the Newcastle Corporation paid £20 for 'two silver potts' to be raced for on Killingworth Moor. There was an unsuccessful attempt to stage races at Shieldfield in C17. The Town Moor became a racing venue in 1721, sharing race meetings with Killingworth. Races continued at both sites throughout the 18th century, but over the years the Town Moor attracted larger events due to its greater accessibility next to the North Turnpike Road. A timber grandstand was built in 1776 by William Loftus, Clerk of the Course. The last race at Killingworth was in 1794. Race weeks were initially held at Whitsun, then in June. Alongside the horse racing there were boxing booths, cock fights, foot races and quoits matches. The racecourse at the Town Moor was just under 2 miles long. The track was triangular in shape, largely unfenced to allow access into the central area. Because the Town Moor was not flat, ground improvement works had to be carried out. There were two entrances into the race course. Wealthy race goers arriving in carriages, entered from the turnpike at the northern end. They entered the grandstand and enclosures, for which they had to pay an entrance fee. Visitors on foot entered at the southern end onto the racing ground itself. There was no fee for this. Facilities were largely temporary at the beginning of the nineteenth century consisting of marquees and wooden structures. In 1800 a permanent stone grandstand was built at the north end of the racecourse. It was paid for by subscription, allowing subscribers free entry. In June 1812 a temporary stand belonging to the White Hart Inn collapsed injuring 40 people. In 1822 the racecourse was improved. In order to ease a sharp turn and an uphill climb on the west side of the course, a cutting was excavated. This resulted in a course of one mile, six furlongs and 132 yards. The horses ran anti clockwise and the finish was on the north side, where Grandstand Road now meets Kenton Road. In 1833 the annual Northumberland Plate meeting was introduced. In the 1830s cricket was played on the racecourse before a new field was laid out beside Northumberland Baths in 1839. The grandstand was damaged by fire in 1844 and was immediately rebuilt. In 1848 a club called the Early Risers met on the Town Moor at 6am to play cricket, quoits or football, hear a lecture before having breakfast at a nearby inn. From the mid 1870s a number of fields by Burdon Terrace were rented out to rugby, cricket and later football teams. Other stands and buildings were added over the course of C19. By the end of the century changes in racing were occurring, with the construction of fully enclosed race courses where everyone paid an entrance fee which could be fed back into the sport. Consequently the race course was moved in 1881 to Gosforth Park (SMR 4246). The last race at the Town Moor was in the summer of 1881. In 1881 a deputation from Northumberland County Rugby Union, representing 750 players, asked that the section of the Moor that had been set aside for recreation under the 1870 Town Moor Improvement Act, was enclosed for team games due to the poor quality of the turf. The result was the creation of a recreation ground in what later became Exhibition Park. But some of the original pitches opposite Burdon Terrace, are still in use. The summer meeting on the Town Moor was replaced in 1882 by a Temperance Festival which still survives today. Most of the racing equipment was removed but the grandstand and buildings were converted to the Chadwick Industrial School for Boys. Today little trace survives of the Town Moor racecourse.
Site Name
Town Moor, Race Course
Site Type: Specific
Racecourse
HER Number
4022
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4022 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 88
J. Ross, 1995, A Day at the Races Kenton Local History Society, Bulletin No. 7, p 5-15
RCHME, 1995, Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne, Archaeological Survey Report, p 12-15
E.M Halcrow, 1953, The Town Moor of Newcastle upon Tyne, Archaeologia Aeliana, 4, XIII, pp 149-164
R.J. Charleton, 1933, A History of Newcastle upon Tyne, p 382; English Heritage, 2008, Hadrian's Wall National Mapping Programme, 1029680; Thomas Oliver, 1852, Plan of the Ancient Boundary of the town and county of Newcastle upon Tyne also of the town moor and castle leazes showing drains and intakes; Aerial Photograph RAF 58/B/32 5239 16-MAY-1948; Pearson, Lynn, 2010, Played in Tyne and Wear - Charting the heritage of people at play, p 14, 26-49;
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
1994
YEAR2
2015
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
DAY1
31
District
Newcastle
Easting
423370
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NW
MONTH1
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566460
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
A Clay Pit which is not shown on the 2nd edition OS mapping, so was out of use by 1895. The remains of this opencast pit are situated on the northern fringes of the mining subsidence that covers this part of the Moor. It consists of a number of scoops and hollows which so closely resemble the subsidence that it is impossible from the field evidence alone to identify the site. The nearest brick making works in 1864 was at New Mills at the south end of Barracj Road; it is shown to have its own quarries, however the clay mined on the Moor may also have been supplying it.
Site Type: Broad
Mineral Extraction Site
SITEDESC
A Clay Pit which is not shown on the 2nd edition OS mapping, so was out of use by 1895. The remains of this opencast pit are situated on the northern fringes of the mining subsidence that covers this part of the Moor. It consists of a number of scoops and hollows which so closely resemble the subsidence that it is impossible from the field evidence alone to identify the site. The nearest brick making works in 1864 was at New Mills at the south end of Barrack Road; it is shown to have its own quarries, however the clay mined on the Moor may also have been supplying it.
Site Name
Nuns Moor, Clay Pit
Site Type: Specific
Clay Pit
HER Number
4021
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4021 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 88
RCHME, 1995, Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne, Archaeological Survey Report, p 30
YEAR1
1994