English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Claire MacRae
COMP2
Rachel Grahame
CONDITION
Poor
DAY1
02
DAY2
25
District
Sunderland
Easting
433370
EASTING2
3350
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Recreational Usage
Map Sheet
NZ35SW
MONTH1
12
MONTH2
8
Grid Reference
NZ
NGR2
NZ
Northing
554690
NORTHING2
5456
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Penshaw
Description
Township boundary banks first detailed on first edition map and annotated R.H for right side of hedge. Boundary no longer maintained after 1898. Bank survives as only a very ephemeral earthwork, greatest at its southern extent where it stands 0.5m high but peters out before the path to the east. Measures 2m wide at western end.
SITEASS
Monitor vegetation - recommendation by Archaeo-Environment Ltd 2010
Site Type: Broad
Boundary
SITEDESC
Township boundary banks first detailed on first edition map and annotated R.H for right side of hedge. Boundary no longer maintained after 1898. Bank survives as only a very ephemeral earthwork, greatest at its southern extent where it stands 0.5m high but peters out before the path to the east. Measures 2m wide at western end.
Site Name
Penshaw, boundary bank
Site Type: Specific
Boundary Bank
HER Number
16667
Form of Evidence
Physical Evidence
Sources
Archaeo-Environment Ltd, 2010, Historic Environment Survey for National Trust Properties, Tyne and Wear - Penshaw Monument
YEAR1
2014
YEAR2
2021
English, British
Class
Unassigned
COMP1
Claire MacRae
CONDITION
Fair
DAY1
02
District
Sunderland
Easting
433490
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ35SW
MONTH1
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
554240
General Period
UNCERTAIN
Specific Period
Uncertain
Place
Penshaw
Description
Circular enclosure visible on aerial photographs and on the ground. The south-east side is more pronounced that the north-west side. Survived as a raised bank, standing c.0.4m high, although not as well preserved on the north-west side. Measures approx. 10m across. No indication of function. Located in lowland area at the base of Penshaw Hill - may be stock related.
Site Type: Broad
Archaeological Feature
SITEDESC
Circular enclosure visible on aerial photographs and on the ground. The south-east side is more pronounced that the north-west side. Survived as a raised bank, standing c.0.4m high, although not as well preserved on the north-west side. Measures approx. 10m across. No indication of function. Located in lowland area at the base of Penshaw Hill - may be stock related. Could it be a cock fighting pit associated with Old Penshaw? A geophysical investigation in 2014 failed to identify any anomalies associated with the enclosure.
Site Name
Penshaw Hill, enclosure
Site Type: Specific
Site
HER Number
16666
Form of Evidence
Physical Evidence
Sources
Archaeo-Environment Ltd, 2010, Historic Environment Survey for National Trust Properties, Tyne and Wear - Penshaw Monument; Phase Site Investigations, 2014, Hasting Hill, West Herrington and Penshaw Hill, Sunderland - Geophysical Survey
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Claire MacRae
CONDITION
Good
Crossref
16664
DAY1
02
District
Sunderland
Easting
433400
EASTING2
3352
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ35SW
MONTH1
12
Grid Reference
NZ
NGR2
NZ
Northing
554290
NORTHING2
5425
General Period
UNCERTAIN
Specific Period
Uncertain
Place
Penshaw
Description
High level trackway providing access to quarries (HER 3092). First shown on the tithe plan of 1848 and joins Hill Lane to the SW to run to Old Penshaw. Track is post-medieval but might modify parts of the early lower ramparts of the potential hillfort. Measures appox 2m across. May also be assocaited with tracks maintained for visitors to the monument after its construction.
SITEASS
Monitor erosion from people and bikes - recommendation by Archaeo-Environment Ltd 2010
Site Type: Broad
Road Transport Site
SITEDESC
High level trackway providing access to quarries (HER 3092). First shown on the tithe plan of 1848 and joins Hill Lane to the SW to run to Old Penshaw. Track is post-medieval but might modify parts of the early lower ramparts of the potential hillfort. Measures approx. 2m across. May also be associated with tracks maintained for visitors to the monument after its construction.
Site Name
Penshaw Hill, trackway
Site Type: Specific
Trackway
HER Number
16665
Form of Evidence
Physical Evidence
Sources
Archaeo-Environment Ltd, 2010, Historic Environment Survey for National Trust Properties, Tyne and Wear - Penshaw Monument
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Claire MacRae
CONDITION
Good
Crossref
7852, 3094
DAY1
02
District
Sunderland
Easting
433390
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Recreational Usage
Map Sheet
NZ35SW
MONTH1
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
554370
General Period
PREHISTORIC
Specific Period
Iron Age -800 to 43
Place
Penshaw
Description
Penshaw Hill is a possible Iron Age multi-vallate hillfort overlooking the River Wear. It appears to comprise of three concentric rings of defence; the best preserved of which area on the south and the south-east of the hill where the drop is steepest. Fragments of the earthworks also re-appear on the north-west side of the monument. The best preserved of the earthworks are those half way down the hill; these comprise of a berm, bank and ditch. The lower defences have been considerably altered by the later trackway. The earthworks enclose a 5 acre area on top of the knoll. No dating evidence for the hillfort exists, the hill was subject to quarrying activity in the nineteenth century (and probably earlier) which may relate to the earthworks. Local tradition says that the hill got these "rings" from the legendary Lambton Worm which coiled around a hill [Worm Hill at Fatfield is another suggestion for the site of the legend].
SITEASS
Topographic survey of surviving 'ramparts' and further documentary study needed to establish whether site is a hillfort. If it is then management of erosion is required - recommendation by Archaeo-Environment Ltd 2010
Site Type: Broad
Settlement
SITEDESC
Penshaw Hill is a possible Iron Age multi-vallate hillfort overlooking the River Wear. It appears to comprise of three concentric rings of defence; the best preserved of which area on the south and the south-east of the hill where the drop is steepest. Fragments of the earthworks also re-appear on the north-west side of the monument. The best preserved of the earthworks are those half way down the hill; these comprise of a berm, bank and ditch. The lower defences have been considerably altered by the later trackway. The earthworks enclose a 5 acre area on top of the knoll. No dating evidence for the hillfort exists, the hill was subject to quarrying activity in the nineteenth century (and probably earlier) which may relate to the earthworks. Local tradition says that the hill got these "rings" from the legendary Lambton Worm which coiled around a hill [Worm Hill at Fatfield is another suggestion for the site of the legend].
Site Name
Penshaw Hill, suggested hillfort
Site Type: Specific
Multivallate Hillfort
HER Number
16664
Form of Evidence
Conjectural Evidence
Sources
Archaeo-Environment Ltd, 2010, Historic Environment Survey for National Trust Properties, Tyne and Wear - Penshaw Monument
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Claire MacRae
CONDITION
Good
DAY1
02
District
Sunderland
Easting
433340
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ35SW
MONTH1
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
554360
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Penshaw
Description
Limestone quarry on west side of Penshaw Monument, just below escarpment. Possible free stone quarry or stone for local buildings. Shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey plan 1856. Disused in 1898.
SITEASS
Approx. 50m N-S, with areas of exposed quarry face. Some stone blocks scatter at base.
Site Type: Broad
Mineral Extraction Site
SITEDESC
Limestone quarry on west side of Penshaw Monument, just below escarpment. Possible free stone quarry or stone for local buildings. Shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey plan 1856. Disused in 1898.
Site Name
Penshaw Hill, quarry
Site Type: Specific
Limestone Quarry
HER Number
16663
Form of Evidence
Physical Evidence
Sources
Archaeo-Environment Ltd, 2010, Historic Environment Survey for National Trust Properties, Tyne and Wear - Penshaw Monument; First Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1856
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Claire MacRae
Crossref
4782
DAY1
26
District
Sunderland
Easting
439660
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ35NE
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557740
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Monkwearmouth
Description
1827 Scotch Chapel by John Dobson. Replaced in the 1890s by the New Scotch Church now Hebron Church. Original congregation migrated from Rope Walk Presbyterian Chapel (HER 16662) which closed in 1827.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
1827 Scotch Chapel by John Dobson. Replaced in the 1890s by the New Scotch Church now Hebron Church. Original congregation migrated from Rope Walk Presbyterian Chapel (HER 16662) which closed in 1827.
Site Name
Monkwearmouth, North Street, Scotch Church
Site Type: Specific
Nonconformist Chapel
HER Number
16662
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2014, List of Non Conformist Chapels in Sunderland
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Claire MacRae
Crossref
16662
DAY1
26
District
Sunderland
Easting
439600
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ35NE
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557900
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Monkwearmouth
Description
Rope Walk Presbyterian Chapel, 1778-1827 Following closure the congregation moved to Scotch Church, North Bridge Street later (HER 16662). Exact location unknown.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Rope Walk Presbyterian Chapel, 1778-1827 Following closure the congregation moved to Scotch Church, North Bridge Street later (HER 16662). Exact location unknown.
Site Name
Monkwearmouth, Rope Walk Chapel
Site Type: Specific
Presbyterian Chapel
HER Number
16661
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2014, List of Non Conformist Chapels in Sunderland
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
26
District
Sunderland
Easting
439500
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ35NE
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
558370
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Monkwearmouth
Description
Independent Methodist Church c.1880 - c.2010. Forms part of terrace; refaced c1980 with imitation stone. 2012 being converted into house, stained glass windows and boarded ceiling being retained.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Independent Methodist Church c.1880 - c.2010. Forms part of terrace; refaced c1980 with imitation stone. 2012 being converted into house, stained glass windows and boarded ceiling being retained.
Site Name
Warwick Street, Independent Methodist Church
Site Type: Specific
Independent Methodist Chapel
HER Number
16660
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2014, List of Non Conformist Chapels in Sunderland
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
26
District
Sunderland
Easting
439590
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ35NE
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
558240
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Monkwearmouth
Description
Primitive Methodist Church 1889-1942. Lofty and elaborate Gothic building with distinctive clerestory, Brick, whitewashed. Now Goldchip Computers.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Primitive Methodist Church 1889-1942. Lofty and elaborate Gothic building with distinctive clerestory, Brick, whitewashed. Now Goldchip Computers. Rare survival of a Primitive Methodist Building. Suggested as a contender for Listed Building Status by Peter Ryder.
Site Name
Newcastle Road, Methodist Chapel
Site Type: Specific
Primitive Methodist Chapel
HER Number
16659
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2014, List of Non Conformist Chapels in Sunderland
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
26
District
Sunderland
Easting
438100
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ35NE
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
558440
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Southwick
Description
Congregational Church. 1878 -? Brick, gable front.
Disused 2012.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Congregational Church. 1878 -? Brick, gable front.
Disused 2012.
Site Name
Southwick, Dean Terrace, Congregational Church
Site Type: Specific
Congregational Chapel
HER Number
16658
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2014, List of Non Conformist Chapels in Sunderland
YEAR1
2014