The southern section of Frederick Street was recorded ahead of demolition in 2013. The street was developed through the 19th century as two rows of Tyneside Flats. Its development was driven by the rapid pace of industrialisation and influx of workers. The earliest reference to the street is Brigham and Cowan's map of 1827 which shows the street as planned rather than developed. A formal avenue of trees occupies land to the west of the proto Frederick Street, sugesting this was part of a landscaped garden perhaps part of the grounds of Laygate House (HER 16172). The First Edition OS plan 1856 shows Frederick Street as a dead end street with one row of around eleven properties and a church, all on the east side of the street. Trade directories describe the inhabitants as being 'clergy and gentry'. Much of the development in the Frederick Street area was driven by the Stevenson family which purchased Laygate House (west of the street) when they arrived at South Shields in the early 19th century. The family were also behind the establishment of the Frederick Street Presbyterian Church, formerly on the east side of the street. By the late 19th century Frederick Street was extended southward. During the first half of the 20th century the two rows of terraces were converted into shops. During the recording it was noted that the majority of buildings had lost their original features and many shop frontages had extended onto the street. No further change occurred until the 1970s when the southern extension of Frederick Street (after Reed Street Junction) were demolished.
Site Type: Broad
Terrace
SITEDESC
The southern section of Frederick Street was recorded ahead of demolition in 2013. The street was developed through the 19th century as two rows of Tyneside Flats. Its development was driven by the rapid pace of industrialisation and influx of workers. The earliest reference to the street is Brigham and Cowan's map of 1827 which shows the street as planned rather than developed. A formal avenue of trees occupies land to the west of the proto Frederick Street, sugesting this was part of a landscaped garden perhaps part of the grounds of Laygate House (HER 16172). The First Edition OS plan 1856 shows Frederick Street as a dead end street with one row of around eleven properties and a church, all on the east side of the street. Trade directories describe the inhabitants as being 'clergy and gentry'. Much of the development in the Frederick Street area was driven by the Stevenson family which purchased Laygate House (west of the street) when they arrived at South Shields in the early 19th century. The family were also behind the establishment of the Frederick Street Presbyterian Church, formerly on the east side of the street. By the late 19th century Frederick Street was extended southward. During the first half of the 20th century the two rows of terraces were converted into shops. During the recording it was noted that the majority of buildings had lost their original features and many shop frontages had extended onto the street. No further change occurred until the 1970s when the southern extension of Frederick Street (after Reed Street Junction) were demolished.
Site Name
Frederick Street, Tyneside flats
Site Type: Specific
Tyneside Flat
HER Number
16171
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Tyne and Wear Museums, 2013, Frederick Street, South Shields, Archaeological Building Recording; Brigham and Cowan map 1827; Entec UK Ltd, 2009, Trinity South Regeneration - Archaeological Assessment
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
24
District
Newcastle
Easting
421890
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ27NW
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
575260
General Period
PREHISTORIC
Specific Period
Iron Age -800 to 43
Place
Brenkley
Description
A single ditch (running NNE-SSW) was identified during an archaeological evaluation at the proposed site of Brenkley Additional Surface Mine. The ditch could not be accurately dated but is believed to be Iron Age in origin. It may relate to the probable Iron Age settlement immediately located to the north or it could relate to a medieval ditch known to the east. Extensive evidence of the upstanding remains of medieval ridge and furrow was seen in all trenches across the field.
Site Type: Broad
Ditch
SITEDESC
A single ditch (running NNE-SSW) was identified during an archaeological evaluation at the proposed site of Brenkley Additional Surface Mine. The ditch could not be accurately dated but is believed to be Iron Age in origin. It may relate to the probable Iron Age settlement immediately located to the north or it could relate to a medieval ditch known to the east. Extensive evidence of the upstanding remains of medieval ridge and furrow was seen in all trenches across the field.
Benton Farm has its origins in the 18th century. Fryer's survey of 1801-2 shows a U-shaped building. It was presumably a planned courtyard farm. On the tithe map of 1842 the farm is represented by two roughly rectangular buildings, no longer the open-ended courtyard of the 18th century. The first edition 6 inch OS map shows the layout of the farm with a gingang on its western side and buildings on either side of a courtyard. There was a pond to the north of the farm. The farm was ruinous by 1950. There had been some new building by 1955. By 1993 it had been demolished.
Site Type: Broad
Farm
SITEDESC
Benton Farm has its origins in the 18th century. Fryer's survey of 1801-2 shows a U-shaped building. It was presumably a planned courtyard farm. On the tithe map of 1842 the farm is represented by two roughly rectangular buildings, no longer the open-ended courtyard of the 18th century. The first edition 6 inch OS map shows the layout of the farm with a gingang on its western side and buildings on either side of a courtyard. There was a pond to the north of the farm. The farm was ruinous by 1950. There had been some new building by 1955. By 1993 it had been demolished.
Site Name
Benton Farm
Site Type: Specific
Farmstead
HER Number
16169
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Archaeo-Environment Ltd, 2014, Heritage Statement for Benton Farm Cottages, Longbenton; Fryer, 1801-2, Survey of Longbenton, BCA E 23.8; Tithe Map 1842, NRO DT 302 M (held by Northumberland Archives, Woodhorn); First Edition Ordnance Survey 1858; Second Edition Ordnance Survey 1897; Third Edition Ordnance Survey 1916; Fourth Edition Ordnance Survey 1940; Fifth Edition Ordnance Survey 1950; OS 1960 1:2500
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
11108
DAY1
20
District
Newcastle
Easting
417630
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16NE
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
568570
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Callerton
Description
Shown on OS first edition map of 1864.
Site Type: Broad
Road Transport Site
SITEDESC
Shown on first edition OS Plan (c.1864). Carried the road to Dissington over the Ouseburn.
Site Name
Lough Bridge
Site Type: Specific
Road Bridge
HER Number
16168
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
First Edition Ordnance Survey Plan 1864
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Claire MacRae
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
19
DAY2
11
District
Newcastle
Easting
417680
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16NE
MATERIAL
Ashlar
MONTH1
3
MONTH2
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
568500
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Callerton
Description
Shown on the Walbottle Tithe plan (1848) - named on the schedule as Lough Bridge Cottage. By the First Edition OS Plan (c.1864) the cottage is named as the Swan Inn. Also known as The White Swan. Surrendered licence in 1880. Still there and once more called Loughbridge House.
Site Type: Broad
House
SITEDESC
Shown on the Walbottle Tithe plan (1848) - named on the schedule as Lough Bridge Cottage. By the First Edition OS Plan (c.1864) the cottage is named as the Swan Inn. Also known as The White Swan. Surrendered licence in 1880. Still there and once more called Loughbridge House.
Site Name
Loughbridge House (Swan Inn/White Swan)
Site Type: Specific
Detached House
HER Number
16167
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Archaeological Services Durham University, 2013, Callerton Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Archaeological Assessment; Walbottle Tithe Plan, 1848, NRO DT468M; First Edition Ordnance Survey Plan 1864; Bennison, B, 1998, Lost Weekends, A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Vol 3, The West
YEAR1
2014
YEAR2
2016
English, British
Class
Water Supply and Drainage
COMP1
Claire MacRae
Crossref
748
DAY1
24
District
N Tyneside
Easting
432840
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ37SW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
571000
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Murton
Description
Culvert running north-east/south-west constructed from large rectangular sandstone (0.7m x 0.3 x 0.14m). The line of the culvert was continued to the north-east by the line of an open ditch. Presumably the drainage feature represented by this open ditch had been culverted at this point to enable access into the field.
Site Type: Broad
Water Regulation Installation
SITEDESC
Culvert running north-east/south-west constructed from large rectangular sandstone (0.7m x 0.3 x 0.14m). The line of the culvert was continued to the north-east by the line of an open ditch. Presumably the drainage feature represented by this open ditch had been culverted at this point to enable access into the field.
Site Name
Murton, stone culvert
Site Type: Specific
Culvert
HER Number
16166
Form of Evidence
Physical Evidence
Sources
AD Archaeology, 2013, Murton Village, Archaeological Watching Brief
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Water Supply and Drainage
COMP1
Claire MacRae
Crossref
8338
DAY1
24
District
Gateshead
Easting
428830
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561980
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Heworth
Description
Stone culvert running north-south noted during a watching brief at Heworth Hall. It was formed by either placing roughly hewn yellow sandstone blocks upright into a square cut through the clay natural to form a channel between 120-160mm wide, or by using smaller blocks, two or three courses high as the sides capped throughout by large slabs 100-130mm thick. In the two places examined a further layer of broken sandstone pieces overlay the cover slabs, while similarly sized sandstone rubble also formed packing within the cut behind the upright slabs where required.
Site Type: Broad
Water Regulation Installation
SITEDESC
Stone culvert running north-south noted during a watching brief at Heworth Hall. It was formed by either placing roughly hewn yellow sandstone blocks upright into a square cut through the clay natural to form a channel between 120-160mm wide, or by using smaller blocks, two or three courses high as the sides capped throughout by large slabs 100-130mm thick. In the two places examined a further layer of broken sandstone pieces overlay the cover slabs, while similarly sized sandstone rubble also formed packing within the cut behind the upright slabs where required.
Callerton Engine shown on Plan of the Lordship of Newburn, 1767. Presumably a pumping engine for the nearby Engine Pit (HER 3981). Not shown on the 1864 First Edition OS plan.
Site Type: Broad
Machinery
SITEDESC
Callerton Engine shown on Plan of the Lordship of Newburn, 1767. Presumably a pumping engine for the nearby Engine Pit (HER 3981). Not shown on the 1864 First Edition OS plan.
Site Name
Black Callerton, Callerton Engine
Site Type: Specific
Engine
HER Number
16164
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Archaeological Services Durham University, 2013, Callerton Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Archaeologcal Assessment; Thompson's Plan of the Lordwhip of Newburn, 1767, NRO SANT/BEQ/9/1/1/23-25
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Claire MacRae
Crossref
4179
DAY1
19
District
N Tyneside
Easting
427980
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
568250
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Longbenton
Description
Two rows of terraced housing, initially known as William Pit cottages were constructed to the north-west of the pithead structures (HER4179), sometime between 1803 and 1810. These belonged to Willington Colliery and in all there were between 16-23 dwellings. The cottages were 1 1/2 storeys in height, built in brick with a pantile roof. They were described by one resident as having originally been 'back-to-back' and consisted of a living room and scullery downstairs and a single room upstairs, which was accessed via a ladder. The downstairs rooms were paved and a fireplace was located in the main room. There were no services to the house. Water was supplied by a well until the early 20th century when two outside water taps were installed. After 1910 the first drains and sinks were added to the houses. In the 1850s, following the cdlosure of the pit, the name of the settlement changed to Billy Pit. The cottages were condemed in 1936. At this date there were 81 residents recorded as living at Billy Pit - all were transferred to the new Longbenton Estate. The re-housing scheme was delayed until 1940. The cottages had large gardens in the form of detached allotments. The majotiry of the allotments appear to have been going out of use by 1890s although those within the north-east corner appear to have been retained into the 1950s.
Site Type: Broad
Industrial House
SITEDESC
Two rows of terraced housing, initially known as William Pit cottages were constructed to the north-west of the pithead structures (HER4179), sometime between 1803 and 1810. These belonged to Willington Colliery and in all there were between 16-23 dwellings. The cottages were 1 1/2 storeys in height, built in brick with a pantile roof. They were described by one resident as having originally been 'back-to-back' and consisted of a living room and scullery downstairs and a single room upstairs, which was accessed via a ladder. The downstairs rooms were paved and a fireplace was located in the main room. There were no services to the house. Water was supplied by a well until the early 20th century when two outside water taps were installed. After 1910 the first drains and sinks were added to the houses. In the 1850s, following the cdlosure of the pit, the name of the settlement changed to Billy Pit. The cottages were condemed in 1936. At this date there were 81 residents recorded as living at Billy Pit - all were transferred to the new Longbenton Estate. The re-housing scheme was delayed until 1940. The cottages had large gardens in the form of detached allotments. The majotiry of the allotments appear to have been going out of use by 1890s although those within the north-east corner appear to have been retained into the 1950s. An evaluation by NAA in 2013 revealed the remains of several of the cottages.
Site Name
William (Billy) Pit Cottages
Site Type: Specific
Workers Cottage
HER Number
16163
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Northern Archaeological Associates, 2013, Billy Pit Colliery, Longbenton, archaeological evaluation
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Water Supply and Drainage
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
19
District
Newcastle
Easting
423910
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563020
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Elswick
Description
Elswick water works operational from c.1835 until c.1846. Run by the Subscription Water Company. Shown on Oliver's plan of 1844 as 'New Water Reservoirs'. Yarnold describes the works in 1851 as having consisted of 'an engine erected upon the Elswick estate, about a mile above Newcastle, for pumping the water from the River Tyne. The water was passed through the filer beds, and forced by means of the engine to reservoirs formed by the company at Arthur's Hill, in Newcaslte, which is at an elevation on about 240ft above the level of the Tyne, and by pressure this obtained the water could be sent to all parts of the town lying at a lower level than the reservoir, which is that time comprised very nearly the whole town,'
Site Type: Broad
Water Supply Site
SITEDESC
Elswick water works operational from c.1835 until c.1846. Run by the Subscription Water Company. Shown on Oliver's plan of 1844 as 'New Water Reservoirs'. Yarnold describes the works in 1851 as having consisted of 'an engine erected upon the Elswick estate, about a mile above Newcastle, for pumping the water from the River Tyne. The water was passed through the filer beds, and forced by means of the engine to reservoirs formed by the company at Arthur's Hill, in Newcastle, which is at an elevation on about 240ft above the level of the Tyne, and by pressure this obtained the water could be sent to all parts of the town lying at a lower level than the reservoir, which is that time comprised very nearly the whole town'.
Site Name
Elswick, water works
Site Type: Specific
Waterworks
HER Number
16162
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Archaeological Research Services Ltd. 2013, Newcastle Heliport, Newcastle, Archaeological Assessment; T Oliver Plan of Newcastle and Gateshead, 1844, TWM D/NCP/2/14