Historic Ordnance Survey Map evidence shows a pillbox of Second World War origin at this location.
SITEASS
The pillbox is the most familiar type of C20 defensive building. Sometimes referred to as defence posts, blockhouses or police posts. Concrete pillboxes were first used by the Russians in the Russo-Japanese War. The concept was copied by the Germans in WW1 and later by the British. The majority of WW2 pillboxes were associated with beach defences, stop-lines and nodal points. Some were sited to defend coastal batteries, airfields, radar stations and factories. More than 18,000 were built during 1940. In June 1940 branch FW3 of the War Office Directorate of Fortifications and Works issued designs for about a dozen standard pillboxes. In practice a multiplicity of designs arose. However most pillboxes consist of a basic squat, heavily constructed building, usually flat-roofed, no more than 1.98m high and quadrilateral, polygonal or circular in plan. There were one or two entrances, sometimes protected by a porch or wall. They all have a series of horizontal slits (firing loops, loopholes or embrasures) to provide interlocking fields of fire over the anticipated direction of attack. Most pillboxes were designed for rifles or light machine guns. More heavily armed examples had Vickers machine guns, anti-tank guns or Hotchkiss guns. Pillbox walls are almost invariably of concrete, sometimes with brick shuttering or stone facing {Defence of Britain Handbook, 1995, pp 79-82}.
Site Type: Broad
Fortification
SITEDESC
Pillbox
Site Name
Offerton, Pillbox
Site Type: Specific
Pillbox
HER Number
1847
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
<< HER 1847 >> A. Rudd, Alan Rudd's list of wartime defences which once existed...
YEAR1
2001
English, British
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
20
District
N Tyneside
Easting
433900
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ37SW
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
570200
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Preston
Description
Historic Ordnance Survey Map evidence shows a pillbox of Second World War origin at this location.
SITEASS
The pillbox is the most familiar type of C20 defensive building. Sometimes referred to as defence posts, blockhouses or police posts. Concrete pillboxes were first used by the Russians in the Russo-Japanese War. The concept was copied by the Germans in WW1 and later by the British. The majority of WW2 pillboxes were associated with beach defences, stop-lines and nodal points. Some were sited to defend coastal batteries, airfields, radar stations and factories. More than 18,000 were built during 1940. In June 1940 branch FW3 of the War Office Directorate of Fortifications and Works issued designs for about a dozen standard pillboxes. In practice a multiplicity of designs arose. However most pillboxes consist of a basic squat, heavily constructed building, usually flat-roofed, no more than 1.98m high and quadrilateral, polygonal or circular in plan. There were one or two entrances, sometimes protected by a porch or wall. They all have a series of horizontal slits (firing loops, loopholes or embrasures) to provide interlocking fields of fire over the anticipated direction of attack. Most pillboxes were designed for rifles or light machine guns. More heavily armed examples had Vickers machine guns, anti-tank guns or Hotchkiss guns. Pillbox walls are almost invariably of concrete, sometimes with brick shuttering or stone facing {Defence of Britain Handbook, 1995, pp 79-82}.
Site Type: Broad
Fortification
SITEDESC
Pillbox
Site Name
Preston Grange, Pillbox
Site Type: Specific
Pillbox
HER Number
1846
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
<< HER 1846, >> A. Rudd, Alan Rudd's list of wartime defences which once existed...
YEAR1
2001
English, British
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
20
District
S Tyneside
Easting
436800
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
568200
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
South Shields
Description
Historic Ordnance Survey Map evidence shows a pillbox of Second World War origin at this location.
SITEASS
The pillbox is the most familiar type of C20 defensive building. Sometimes referred to as defence posts, blockhouses or police posts. Concrete pillboxes were first used by the Russians in the Russo-Japanese War. The concept was copied by the Germans in WW1 and later by the British. The majority of WW2 pillboxes were associated with beach defences, stop-lines and nodal points. Some were sited to defend coastal batteries, airfields, radar stations and factories. More than 18,000 were built during 1940. In June 1940 branch FW3 of the War Office Directorate of Fortifications and Works issued designs for about a dozen standard pillboxes. In practice a multiplicity of designs arose. However most pillboxes consist of a basic squat, heavily constructed building, usually flat-roofed, no more than 1.98m high and quadrilateral, polygonal or circular in plan. There were one or two entrances, sometimes protected by a porch or wall. They all have a series of horizontal slits (firing loops, loopholes or embrasures) to provide interlocking fields of fire over the anticipated direction of attack. Most pillboxes were designed for rifles or light machine guns. More heavily armed examples had Vickers machine guns, anti-tank guns or Hotchkiss guns. Pillbox walls are almost invariably of concrete, sometimes with brick shuttering or stone facing {Defence of Britain Handbook, 1995, pp 79-82}.
Site Type: Broad
Fortification
SITEDESC
Pillbox
Site Name
South Groyne, Pillbox
Site Type: Specific
Pillbox
HER Number
1845
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
<< HER 1845 >> A. Rudd, Alan Rudd's list of wartime defences which once existed...
YEAR1
2001
English, British
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
20
District
N Tyneside
Easting
436000
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ37SE
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
570500
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Marden
Description
Historic Ordnance Survey Map evidence shows a pillbox of Second World War origin at this location.
SITEASS
The pillbox is the most familiar type of C20 defensive building. Sometimes referred to as defence posts, blockhouses or police posts. Concrete pillboxes were first used by the Russians in the Russo-Japanese War. The concept was copied by the Germans in WW1 and later by the British. The majority of WW2 pillboxes were associated with beach defences, stop-lines and nodal points. Some were sited to defend coastal batteries, airfields, radar stations and factories. More than 18,000 were built during 1940. In June 1940 branch FW3 of the War Office Directorate of Fortifications and Works issued designs for about a dozen standard pillboxes. In practice a multiplicity of designs arose. However most pillboxes consist of a basic squat, heavily constructed building, usually flat-roofed, no more than 1.98m high and quadrilateral, polygonal or circular in plan. There were one or two entrances, sometimes protected by a porch or wall. They all have a series of horizontal slits (firing loops, loopholes or embrasures) to provide interlocking fields of fire over the anticipated direction of attack. Most pillboxes were designed for rifles or light machine guns. More heavily armed examples had Vickers machine guns, anti-tank guns or Hotchkiss guns. Pillbox walls are almost invariably of concrete, sometimes with brick shuttering or stone facing {Defence of Britain Handbook, 1995, pp 79-82}.
Site Type: Broad
Fortification
SITEDESC
Pillbox
Site Name
Marden, Pillbox
Site Type: Specific
Pillbox
HER Number
1844
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
<< HER 1844 >> A. Rudd, Alan Rudd's list of wartime defences which once existed...
YEAR1
2001
English, British
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
20
District
S Tyneside
Easting
437400
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567900
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
South Shields
Description
Historic Ordnance Survey Map evidence shows a pillbox of Second World War origin at this location.
SITEASS
The pillbox is the most familiar type of C20 defensive building. Sometimes referred to as defence posts, blockhouses or police posts. Concrete pillboxes were first used by the Russians in the Russo-Japanese War. The concept was copied by the Germans in WW1 and later by the British. The majority of WW2 pillboxes were associated with beach defences, stop-lines and nodal points. Some were sited to defend coastal batteries, airfields, radar stations and factories. More than 18,000 were built during 1940. In June 1940 branch FW3 of the War Office Directorate of Fortifications and Works issued designs for about a dozen standard pillboxes. In practice a multiplicity of designs arose. However most pillboxes consist of a basic squat, heavily constructed building, usually flat-roofed, no more than 1.98m high and quadrilateral, polygonal or circular in plan. There were one or two entrances, sometimes protected by a porch or wall. They all have a series of horizontal slits (firing loops, loopholes or embrasures) to provide interlocking fields of fire over the anticipated direction of attack. Most pillboxes were designed for rifles or light machine guns. More heavily armed examples had Vickers machine guns, anti-tank guns or Hotchkiss guns. Pillbox walls are almost invariably of concrete, sometimes with brick shuttering or stone facing {Defence of Britain Handbook, 1995, pp 79-82}.
Site Type: Broad
Fortification
SITEDESC
Pillbox
Site Name
South Pier, Pillbox
Site Type: Specific
Pillbox
HER Number
1843
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
<< HER 1843 >> A. Rudd, Alan Rudd's list of wartime defences which once existed...
YEAR1
2001
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
12
District
S Tyneside
Easting
437010
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ36NE
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567670
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
South Shields
Description
A chain of three municipal, seaside parks developed from the 1870s and into the early 20th century on reclaimed land. In 1869, a 2 hectare children's recreation ground, including a pond for sailing model boats was opened on a former brickyard and dump in South Shields. In 1875 this was extended northwards, by incorporating 7.5 hectares of ballast hills lying south from the Lawe. Subsequently the corporation employed Matthew Hall, Borough Engineer and Surveyor to incorporate this recreation area into his design for the new North Marine Park, where work began in 1883. The creation of South Marine Park was completed in 1890 at a cost of £20,000. The Marine Parks were opened on 25 June 1890. In 1901-2 Bents Park was laid out on levelled ballast hills between South Marine Park and Trow Rocks. Thus by the early 20th century a chain of Marine Parks and recreation grounds covering c.58 hectares, stretched for nearly 3 km along the seaward frontage of the Borough, providing a significant example of industrial land reclamation. In the 1920s and 1930s further features were added to the park, but in 1955 the elegant bandstand below the terrace in South Park was removed, and in the 1970s the glasshouse standing towards the centre of South Park was also removed. The parks contain a wealth of gardens, lawns, structures, sculptures, sporting and recreational facilities. REGISTERED HISTORIC PARK.
Site Type: Broad
Park
SITEDESC
A Chain of three municipal, sea-side parks developed from the 1870s and into the early 20th century on reclaimed land. In 1855 the Health Committee of South Shields Corporation was instructed to obtain a site for recreation within the Borough, but they reported that they saw no need as the Bents, an extensive sea dune system, and the sea beach were readily available to the public. In 1869, a 2ha children's recreation ground, including a pond for sailing model boats was opened on a former brickyard and dump in South Shields. In 1875 this was extended northwards, by incorporating 7.5ha of ballast hills lying south from the Lawe, an open area of headland at the mouth of the Tyne, which had been leased from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners by the Tyne Plate Glass Company. As the Lawe had been furnished with seats in 1862 this meant that the town was fronted on its northernmost, sea facing side by an open expanse for recreation. Subsequently the corporation employed Matthew Hall, Borough Engineer and Surveyor to incorporate this recreation area into his design for the new North Marine Park, where work began in 1883. In 1884 construction of the park offered a labour relief scheme for 200 men over several months who were employed in levelling the ballast hills. The creation of South Marine Park (which Hall does not appear to have designed) was underway also in the 1880s and was completed in 1890 at a cost of £20,000. Sir John Mowbray, an Ecclesiastical Commissioner and formerly MP for Durham, opened the Marine Parks on 25 June 1890. The Gardener's Calendar writing of the scheme in 1886, commented that the parks said "volumes for the taste and skill of Mr Mathew Hall as he had transformed the barren waste into a landscape which will form a most healthful ornament to the town when the southern half, just commenced, has been completed"….. In 1901-2 Bents Park was laid out on levelled ballast hills between South Marine Park and Trow Rocks. Thus by the early 20th century a chain of Marine Parks and recreation grounds covering c58ha, stretched for nearly 3km along the seaward frontage of the Borough, providing a significant example of industrial land reclamation. An ugly industrial landscape was transformed into what was regarded as one of the most charming promenades in the country. In the 1920s and 1930s further features were added to the park, but in 1955 the elegant bandstand below the terrace in South Park was removed, and in the 1970s the glasshouse standing towards the centre of South Park was also removed. A series of improvement schemes in 1988-92 reinstated some of the boundary railings removed during the Second World War, alongside other environmental improvements. The parks remain in use as a public facility….. Each park has its own character. The northernmost section of North Marine Park reaching down from The Lawe is made up of open lawn with a broad terraced walk laid out downslope on the seaward side. Both the upper lawns and the terrace are bordered by large areas of shrub planting. The focus of this area are the two Lawe Beacons. Erected as navigational aids in 1832 by John Turnbull at a cost of £60, they replaced 18th century structures and complement the High and Low Lights at North Shields. The southern section of North Marine Park is laid out with an informal network of roadside and seaside paths, a playground, bowling greens and a pavilion, and a braille garden (opened 1995). The site becomes more wooded towards Pier Parade, with some glade planting. The centre of the park is marked by an extensive scheme of19th century rockwork elaborated with formal Japanese gateways and railings, marking late 20th century economic links between Tyneside and Japan (1999). Extensive limestone rockwork edges the paths and there is a substantial rockery along the length of the bowling greens, flanking the pavilion, the source for the limestone probably being the Magnesian limestone cliffs that form the coast south of South Shields. The southern entrance leads out directly onto Pier Parade with the Jubilee Memorial (1890, listed Grade II) and the Lifeboat "Tyne" (built 1833, sited on Pier Parade 1894, listed Grade II) as prominent civic features. At South Marine Park, the main entrance off Seafield Terrace leads onto a broad, balustraded terrace which stretches south-eastwards to Beach Road. Central to the terrace is an extensive rockwork cascade (now enclosed by railings), flanked on either side by four bronze female statues by Alfred Drury, each holding a lamp, two waking "Morn", and two sleeping, "Even". A series of balustraded steps with the remains of lighting standards on their piers descend north-eastwards from the terrace, to a lower terrace with a viewing platform flanked with shrubberies. From the steps a long-distance view reaches out to an open circular area with a vista through to the yachting lake with the pier and sea beyond. To the south-west of this flight of steps another series of steps leads down to the terrace where there is an open air seating area for listening to music from the bandstand, which has been demolished (mid C20) although its site is still visible. The paths crossing the lower levels of the park are lined with natural limestone. Bents Park, is laid to a large open lawn, enclosed by serpentine shelter belts of mature trees and hedges with a perimeter path. On the east side of the park an ornamental building (previously public conveniences) fronts Sea Road, laid out as a sea-side promenade. The south-east area of the park, previously tennis courts, is now a caravan park (1999) which divides the Park from Bents Recreation Ground beyond. From Bents Recreation Ground (outside the registered area) the string of seaside open spaces continues south-east to Gypsies Green, where stands a glazed, tiled pavilion {1}.
Site Name
North and South Marine Parks and Bents Park
Site Type: Specific
Public Park
SITE_STAT
Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
HER Number
1842
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 1842 >> English Heritage, 2000, Register of Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England, GD2434
F. Green, 1995, A Guide to the Historic Parks and Gardens of Tyne and Wear, 9 36-37
English Heritage, 1992, Marine Parks, South Shields, Inspector's Report
Robinson Penn Partnership, 1998, South Marine Park, South Shields, Restoration Feasibility Study
1886, The Gardener's Calendar
F. Green, 1995, Historic Parks & Gardens in Tyne and Wear - Stage 2 Research
Archaeological Services University of Durham, 2002, South Marine Park Archaeological Assessment
YEAR1
2001
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
12
DAY2
27
District
Sunderland
Easting
440480
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
559060
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Monkwearmouth
Description
A municipal park opened to the public in 1880, making use of a deep ravine. The land for the park was presented to the town jointly by the Hedworth Williamson family, and the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, in the hope that such a facility would help upgrade the surrounding area and encourage house building. By the late C19, Roker Dene had become one of the few green spaces availble in Sunderland for recreation, and a condition of the gift was that a road bridge was built spanning the valley, providing access to the land, and enabling expansion of quality housing in Roker. A deep ravine, Roker Gill, dominates the northern end of the park, its sides planted up with shrubs. Through the bottom of the cut, a walk lead eastwards, under first a metal footbridge, then an arch carrying the public road above. The promenades were built during the recession of 1885-6 and provided work for an employment scheme. At the western end of the Gill, set on a small promontory looking out to sea, is a bandstand (II) dated 1880. Two life-sized lead statues, the "Babbies", representing haymakers, formerly stood in the park, one on either side of the Gill, further to the east of the bandstand. A path from the entrance off Roker Terrace leads along the top of the southern side of the Gill curving south with flower beds set in lawn between it and the boundary, to a substantial drinking fountain erected in 1880, commemorating the opening of the park and the Centenary of the Sunday Schools. Past this, the path continues down the eastern side of the park to meet with the entrance on Park Parade. To the north of the Gill, from the second entrance on Roker Terrace, a walk leads along the northern side of the gorge, down the western side of the park, to also join with the southern gate. To the south of the path leading from the west entrance to the lodge lies a bowling green with associated late 20th century park buildings; south of this lies a second bowling green, the accompanying pavilion having been completed in 1902. There is also a tennis court. Beyond, running through the centre of the park and adjoining with the western end of the dene is a sunken walk leading through the area of rockwork. In the centre of the southern part of the park, a lake provides the main focus. At its southern end, enclosed by planting, is the site of a depot and greenhouses, subsequently cleared and replaced by a garden for the blind. Mid 20th century tennis courts occupy the south-east and south-west corners of the site {1}.
Site Type: Broad
Park
SITEDESC
A municipal park opened to the public in 1880, making use of a deep ravine. The land for the park was presented to the town jointly by the Hedworth Williamson family, and the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, in the hope that such a facility would help upgrade the surrounding area and encourage house building. By the late C19, Roker Dene had become one of the few green spaces availble in Sunderland for recreation, and a condition of the gift was that a road bridge was built spanning the valley, providing access to the land, and enabling expansion of quality housing in Roker. A deep ravine, Roker Gill, dominates the northern end of the park, its sides planted up with shrubs. Through the bottom of the cut, a walk lead eastwards, under first a metal footbridge, then an arch carrying the public road above. The promenades were built during the recession of 1885-6 and provided work for an employment scheme. At the western end of the Gill, set on a small promontory looking out to sea, is a bandstand (II) dated 1880. Two life-sized lead statues, the "Babbies", representing haymakers, formerly stood in the park, one on either side of the Gill, further to the east of the bandstand. A path from the entrance off Roker Terrace leads along the top of the southern side of the Gill curving south with flower beds set in lawn between it and the boundary, to a substantial drinking fountain erected in 1880, commemorating the opening of the park and the Centenary of the Sunday Schools. Past this, the path continues down the eastern side of the park to meet with the entrance on Park Parade. To the north of the Gill, from the second entrance on Roker Terrace, a walk leads along the northern side of the gorge, down the western side of the park, to also join with the southern gate. To the south of the path leading from the west entrance to the lodge lies a bowling green with associated late 20th century park buildings; south of this lies a second bowling green, the accompanying pavilion having been completed in 1902. There is also a tennis court. Beyond, running through the centre of the park and adjoining with the western end of the dene is a sunken walk leading through the area of rockwork. In the centre of the southern part of the park, a lake provides the main focus. At its southern end, enclosed by planting, is the site of a depot and greenhouses, subsequently cleared and replaced by a garden for the blind. Mid 20th century tennis courts occupy the south-east and south-west corners of the site {1}.
Site Name
Roker Park
Site Type: Specific
Public Park
SITE_STAT
Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
HER Number
1841
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 1841 >> English Heritage, 1997, Register of Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England, GD2432
F. Green, 1995, A Guide to the Historic Parks and Gardens of Tyne and Wear, p 37-38
W.C. Mitchell, 1919, History of Sunderland
T. Corfe, 1973, History of Sunderland
S. Miller, 1989, The Book of Sunderland
S. Reeder, 1992, Whitburn and Roker in Old Picture Postcards
F. Green, 1995, Historic Parks & Gardens in Tyne and Wear - Stage 2 Research; City of Sunderland, 2007, Roker Park Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Strategy
YEAR1
2001
YEAR2
2009
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
5161
DAY1
10
District
Newcastle
Easting
426210
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564560
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Ouseburn
Description
A chimney constructed as part of the original steam operated Dobson-designed flax mill (now known as Cluny Warehouse). The huge brick-arched flue leading from the chimney to the mill was revealed under the road during works by Transco in the 1990s. After the chimney went out of use, circa 1900, the base was converted into a blacksmith's workshop. The door is part of the original design, giving access to the chimney for cleaning and maintenance. The top of the chimney was removed prior to World War Two and the chimney void infilled. LOCAL LIST
SITEASS
This industrial chimney is likely to have been built for the former steam flax mill at 36 Lime Street, a building which is now the popular pub and music venue, The Cluny. The chimney, built in 1847, is made of brick and stands on a stepped sandstone base. Although the chimney is now severely truncated from its original height it still dominates views of Lime Street and the Village Green and is an iconic image in the Ouseburn Valley. The chimney is also an important cultural reference point, as it featured in the opening credits to the popular television programme ‘Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?’
Site Type: Broad
Industrial Building
SITEDESC
Chimney. Part of the original steam operated Dobson-designed flax mill (now known as Cluny Warehouse). The huge brick-arched flue leading from the chimney to the mill was revealed under the road during works by Transco in the 1990s. After the chimney went out of use, circa 1900, the base was converted into a blacksmith's workshop. A plan of this survives in TWAS. The door is part of the original design, giving access to the chimney for cleaning and maintenance. The top of the chimney was removed prior to World War Two and the chimney void infilled.
Site Name
Lime Street, chimney
Site Type: Specific
Chimney
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
1840
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 1840 >> I.M. Ayris, 1988, The Victoria Tunnel Report on the heritage potential of the tunnel
YEAR1
2001
English, British
Class
Water Supply and Drainage
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
10
District
Newcastle
Easting
424060
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
562960
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Elswick
Description
Historic Ordnance Survey Map evidence shows a stretch of fine, substantial masonry river wall immediately east of Elswick Wharf.
Site Type: Broad
Water Regulation Installation
SITEDESC
Stretch of fine, substantial masonry river wall immediately east of Elswick Wharf {1}.
Site Name
Elswick, River wall
Site Type: Specific
Flood Defences
HER Number
1839
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 1839 >> NCAU, 1988, West City Area, A Report on the archaeology and industrial archaeology of ?
YEAR1
2001
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
10
District
Newcastle
Easting
423900
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MATERIAL
Timber
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
NMRNUMBER
NZ 26 SW 200
Northing
562930
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Elswick
Description
Truncated portion of Elswick Wharf, a 19th century timber structure of thick pine boarding on a lattice work framework.
Site Type: Broad
Water Transport Site
SITEDESC
Truncated portion of Elswick Wharf; nineteenth century timber structure of thick pine boarding on a lattice work framework {1}. Referred to as a timber yard on OS second edition of 1896.
Site Name
Elswick Wharf
Site Type: Specific
River Wharf
HER Number
1838
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
<< HER 1838 >> NCAU, 1988, West City Area, A Report on the archaeology and industrial archaeology of ?; AAG Archaeology, 2013, Skinnerburn Road, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne - Archaeological Assessment