Historic Ordnance Survey map evidence shows the course of a possible old wagonway, perhaps associated with Morton Engine (HER ref. 3140) – but this is unclear on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan.
Site Type: Broad
Tramway Transport Site
SITEDESC
A possible old wagonway, perhaps associated with Morton Engine, (SMR 3140). It is unclear on the 1st edition OS mapping.
Site Name
Houghton-le-Spring, Wagonway
Site Type: Specific
Wagonway
HER Number
3614
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 3614 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey Map, c.1855, 6 inch scale, Durham, 13
YEAR1
1994
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
COMP2
Claire MacRae
Crossref
3102
DAY1
26
DAY2
02
District
Sunderland
Easting
432030
EASTING2
3209
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ35SW
MONTH1
7
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
NGR2
NZ
Northing
553520
NORTHING2
5341
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Penshaw
Description
Historic Ordnance Survey map evidence shows the course of a possible old wagonway, perhaps part of the original line of the Painshaw Quarry Railway (HER ref. 3102).
Site Type: Broad
Tramway Transport Site
SITEDESC
The original line of the Painshaw Quarry Railway, (SMR 3102) prior to the 1819 diversion, shown on the 1775 Tempest plan.
Site Name
Penshaw, Wagonway
Site Type: Specific
Wagonway
HER Number
3613
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 3613 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey Map, c.1855, 6 inch scale, Durham, 13; The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2014, Penshaw: Not just a monument - Historic Village Atlas; Tempest Estate Map, 1775 (DRO NCB 1/X 227);
YEAR1
1994
YEAR2
2015
English, British
ADDITINF
n
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
22
DAY2
19
District
Sunderland
Easting
433970
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ35SW
MONTH1
7
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
550220
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Houghton-le-Spring
Description
1825-?. On 1st edition OS c1860, shown on the Ordnance Survey second edition of 1890 as ‘Hall’.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Presbyterian Chapel 1825-?. On 1st edition OS c1860, shown on the Ordnance Survey second edition of 1890 as ‘Hall’.
Site Name
Newbottle Street, hall
Site Type: Specific
Presbyterian Chapel
HER Number
3612
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Ordnance Survey second edition 1890; The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2014, List of Non-Conformist Chapels in Sunderland; Whellan, 1862, History, Topography, and Directory of the County Palatine of Durham p626
YEAR1
2009
YEAR2
2015
English, British
ADDITINF
n
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
22
DAY2
21
District
Sunderland
Easting
434110
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ35SW
MONTH1
7
MONTH2
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
550280
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Houghton-le-Spring
Description
Built in 1859 on Grey Horse Lane, later called Robinson Street. The address was No. 32 Robinson Street. In 1875 land was pruchased from George Hopper on which to build a new Primitive Chapel (see HER 15958). The Robinson Street chapel was sold to the Houghton Miners Lodge.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Built in 1859 on Grey Horse Lane, later called Robinson Street. The address was No. 32 Robinson Street. In 1875 land was pruchased from George Hopper on which to build a new Primitive Chapel (see HER 15958). The Robinson Street chapel was sold to the Houghton Miners Lodge.
Site Name
Robinson Street, Primitive Methodist Chapel
Site Type: Specific
Chapel
HER Number
3611
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Ordnance Survey second edition 1890; Paul Lanagan, 2012, Houghton Methodist Churches, www.houghtonlespring.org.uk; Paul Lanagan, 2013, Houghton's first Methodists founders of a proud tradition, article in Seaham and Houghton Star, Wednesday 24 July 2013; The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2014, List of Non-Conformist Chapels in Sunderland
YEAR1
2009
YEAR2
2013
English, British
ADDITINF
n
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
22
DAY2
10
District
Sunderland
Easting
433800
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ35SW
MONTH1
7
MONTH2
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
550530
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Houghton-le-Spring
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition of 1890.
Site Type: Broad
Inn
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition of 1890.
Site Name
Quarry Row, Half Way House
Site Type: Specific
Inn
HER Number
3610
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Ordnance Survey second edition 1890
YEAR1
2009
YEAR2
2014
English, British
ADDITINF
n
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
22
DAY2
10
District
Sunderland
Easting
433860
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ35SW
MONTH1
7
MONTH2
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
550460
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Houghton-le-Spring
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition of 1890.
Site Type: Broad
Inn
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition of 1890.
Site Name
Quarry Row, Colliery Inn (The Tavern)
Site Type: Specific
Inn
HER Number
3609
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Ordnance Survey second edition 1890; www.houghtonlespring.org.uk