Blaydon Burn, Summerhill Sand Pit
Blaydon Burn, Summerhill Sand Pit
HER Number
3418
District
Gateshead
Site Name
Blaydon Burn, Summerhill Sand Pit
Place
Blaydon Burn
Map Sheet
NZ16SE
Class
Industrial
Site Type: Broad
Mineral Extraction Site
Site Type: Specific
Sand Pit
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Description
A small sand pit was being worked on this site in the late 19th century, and grew considerably in the early years of 20th century to be of substantial size by the time of the 3rd edition Ordnance Survey map (1919).
Easting
417390
Northing
563490
Grid Reference
NZ417390563490
Sources
<< HER 3418 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey Map, c.1855, 6 inch scale, Durham, 2
Blaydon Burn, The Industrial Background
Blaydon Burn, The Industrial Background