Two air raid shelters with brick walls and reinforced concrete roofs (one also had roofing felt and bitumen). They would have been able to hold 100 people each, split between two rooms. Both were equipped with Elsan type chemical toilets with a sacking curtain "door". The outer wall was pierced by vents and regular intervals. In recent times, one shelter has been used as a workshop. The other had had four glazed windows inserted and basic plumbing.
Site Type: Broad
Civil Defence Site
SITEDESC
Two air raid shelters with brick walls and reinforced concrete roofs (one also had roofing felt and bitumen). They would have been able to hold 100 people each, split between two rooms. Both were equipped with Elsan type chemical toilets with a sacking curtain "door". The outer wall was pierced by vents and regular intervals. In recent times, one shelter has been used as a workshop. The other had had four glazed windows inserted and basic plumbing. The Air Raid Precaution Post was of totally different plan - rectangular and without annexes for entrance and toilet facilities. The entrance door is reached via a low concrete ramp. The post is equipped with 3 doors and 5 windows, most of which are now blocked. These structures were demolished in 2005 prior to development.
Site Name
Wallsend, Park Road, air raid shelters and ARP post
Site Type: Specific
Air Raid Shelter
HER Number
7921
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
D.J. Simon, 2005, 205 Park Road, Wallsend - Archaeological Assessment and Buildings Survey
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2005
English, British
ADDITINF
N
Class
Water Supply and Drainage
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
01
District
N Tyneside
Easting
431230
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ37SW
MONTH1
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
571630
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Backworth
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition of 1850. Recorded during an archaeological evaluation in 2005. Lined with angular yellow sandstone blocks, the inner faces dressed. 1.75m in diameter.
Site Type: Broad
Water Storage Site
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition of 1850. Recorded during an archaeological evaluation in 2005. Lined with angular yellow sandstone blocks, the inner faces dressed. 1.75m in diameter.
Site Name
Moor Edge Farm, well
Site Type: Specific
Well
HER Number
7920
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Tyne and Wear Museums, 2000, Moor Edge Farm, Archaeological Assessment; Timescape Surveys, 2004, Geophysical Survey at Moor Edge Farm, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear Museums, 2005, Moor Edge Farm, Archaeological Evaluation
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2005
English, British
ADDITINF
N
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
01
District
N Tyneside
Easting
431240
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ37SW
MONTH1
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
571680
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Backworth
Description
On a map of Shiremoor by Thomas Wilkinson dated 1790, the farm was owned by Thomas Fenwick Esquire and the land to the west by Ralph William Grey Esquire. On Fryer's map of 1820 the farm is named as "Moor Edge", presumably named after Billy Mill Moor or Shiremoor. In 1844 Moor Edge Farm was owned by the Duke of Northumberland. A valuation document of the farm lists the parcels of land within the farm including Earsdon west and north fields and Backworth east field. The farm is shown on first edition Ordnance Survey of 1850. In 2000 a single section of roughly built sandstone wall survived to a height of 1.50m. This was demolished without record shortly afterwards.
SITEASS
An archaeological evaluation recorded a yellow sandstone wall of probable post medieval date south-west of the former farmyard. The building may have had a flagged floor. To the east of the building a shallow scoop, 0.36m deep and 5.20m wide, may have been a bed for cultivating flowers or vegetables. In the fill of the scoop, two lumps of iron droplet-derived slag from smelting, were found, perhaps suggesting that the building was a metal working area for the farm. A pair of postholes cut the fill of the scoop, from which two large iron nails were recovered. They must have been driven through the post before it was hammered into the ground. The nails could be medieval in date, and the post potentially re-used timber.
Site Type: Broad
Farm
SITEDESC
On a map of Shiremoor by Thomas Wilkinson dated 1790, the farm was owned by Thomas Fenwick Esquire and the land to the west by Ralph William Grey Esquire. On Fryer's map of 1820 the farm is named as "Moor Edge", presumably named after Billy Mill Moor or Shiremoor. In 1844 Moor Edge Farm was owned by the Duke of Northumberland. A valuation document of the farm lists the parcels of land within the farm including Earsdon west and north fields and Backworth east field. The farm is shown on first edition Ordnance Survey of 1850. In 2000 a single section of roughly built sandstone wall survived to a height of 1.50m. This was demolished without record shortly afterwards.
Site Name
Moor Edge Farm
Site Type: Specific
Farmstead
HER Number
7919
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Tyne and Wear Museums, 2000, Moor Edge Farm, Archaeological Assessment; Timescape Surveys, 2004, Geophysical Survey at Moor Edge Farm, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear Museums, 2005, Moor Edge Farm, Archaeological Evaluation
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2005
English, British
ADDITINF
N
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
01
District
Newcastle
Easting
417000
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
Anglo-Saxon
Map Sheet
NZ16NE
MONTH1
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566300
General Period
EARLY MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Early Medieval 410 to 1066
Place
Walbottle
Description
The name Walbottle is possibly derived from the Old English/Saxon name "Wall-Botel", meaning a settlement or habitation on the wall, or from the personal name "Bothal". It is thought that Walbottle could be the site of "Ad Murum", mentioned by Bede as being one of the residences of the Anglo-Saxon kings of Northumbria. Early commentators Bruce - Handbook of Newcastle; and Gray Chorographia, 1649, thought that the Royal estate capital "Ad Murum", might be Pandon (see HER 1390 and 6621). Heddon-on-the-Wall has also been suggested. Bede describes a major Royal estate capital called "Ad Murum" which lay on flat ground by the Tyne. Oswin, King of Northumbria (d. 651) apparently lived there and it was the site of the baptism of Bishop Finanus of Paeda, King of the Middle Angles, and all his thanes and servants. Bede states that King Oswy was holding court here when he received King Sigbert of Essex in 653.
Site Type: Broad
Settlement
SITEDESC
The name Walbottle is possibly derived from the Old English/Saxon name "Wall-Botel", meaning a settlement or habitation on the wall, or from the personal name "Bothal". It is thought that Walbottle could be the site of "Ad Murum", mentioned by Bede as being one of the residences of the Anglo-Saxon kings of Northumbria. Early commentators Bruce - Handbook of Newcastle; and Gray Chorographia, 1649, thought that the Royal estate capital "Ad Murum", might be Pandon (see HER 1390 and 6621). Heddon-on-the-Wall has also been suggested. Bede describes a major Royal estate capital called "Ad Murum" which lay on flat ground by the Tyne. Oswin, King of Northumbria (d. 651) apparently lived there and it was the site of the baptism of Bishop Finanus of Paeda, King of the Middle Angles, and all his thanes and servants. Bede states that King Oswy was holding court here when he received King Sigbert of Essex in 653.
Site Name
Walbottle, early medieval settlement
Site Type: Specific
Settlement
HER Number
7918
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Walker and Warner, 1952, Northumberland; W. Gray, 1649, Chorographia Reprint of 1884; Dodds, M.H., 1930, History of Northumberland, Vol 13, p 154
YEAR1
2005
English, British
ADDITINF
N
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
01
District
Newcastle
Easting
416840
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16NE
MONTH1
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566770
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Walbottle
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition mapping of 1850. Still in use.
Site Type: Broad
Allotment
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition mapping of 1850. Still in use.
Site Name
Hexham Road, allotments
Site Type: Specific
Allotment
HER Number
7917
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
Ordnance Survey first edition map 1850
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2005
English, British
ADDITINF
N
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
01
DAY2
11
District
Newcastle
Easting
416830
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16NE
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
12
MONTH2
4
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566660
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Walbottle
Description
The Engine Inn is shown on Ordnance Survey first edition mapping of 1850. Now the Original Masons public house.
Site Type: Broad
Inn
SITEDESC
The Engine Inn is shown on Ordnance Survey first edition mapping of 1850. Known as the Locomotive Inn in the 1870s. Reputed to be the site of a stationary winding engine for the local pit. The site is now occupied by the Original Masons public house (previously known as the Engine Inn). The Original Masons Name dates to 1991. This was built by 1912 and is a T-plan stone building with red clay tile roof. Two storeys with bay windows at the front. Sash windows elsewhere, but not original ones. Sandstone dressings. Large rear extension. In the carpark to the rear is a stone barn of two storeys. A later red brick chimney has been added. The windows and doors are boarded up.
Site Name
Hexham Road, Engine Inn (Original Masons)
Site Type: Specific
Inn
HER Number
7916
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Ordnance Survey first edition map 1850; Newcastle City Council, 2009, Walbottle Village Conservation Area Character Statement & Management Plan, page 8, 49; Bennison, B, 1998, Lost Weekends, A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Vol 3, The West
YEAR1
2005
YEAR2
2016
English, British
ADDITINF
Y
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
29
DAY2
03
District
Gateshead
Easting
425390
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
11
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563500
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Gateshead
Description
A single composition dating from 1873 and 1879 by James M Robinson with shops and a pub at either end. The two pubs were thought to be connected by an east-west cellar passage along the northern side of the range. The Half Moon Public House and No. 22 Half Moon Lane were amongst the oldest remaining domestic properties remaining north of Askew Road. They perpetuated the north side of a street line that has been in existence since the medieval times. The remainder of the properties to the east of No. 22 (HER 7914) were damaged by fire circa 2000 and subsequently demolished. The remaining properties are two storeys, the first floor brick built with white render and pairs of plain sashes with dark grey painted chamfered ashlar surroundings. The Mirk Lane elevation comprises a two bay return with large windows with stained glass. The front elevation comprises three segmented headed windows with thin pilasters and doorway with panel doors. The slate roof with coped gables and various ridge stacks has partially collapsed with the remaining section in very poor repair. There is a distinctive chamfered corner doorway with double panel doors and segmented fanlight. LISTED GRADE 2
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
A single composition dating from 1873 and 1879 by James M Robinson with shops and a pub at either end. The two pubs were thought to be connected by an east-west cellar passage along the northern side of the range. The Half Moon Public House and No. 22 Half Moon Lane were amongst the oldest remaining domestic properties remaining north of Askew Road. They perpetuated the north side of a street line that has been in existence since the medieval times. The remainder of the properties to the east of No. 22 (HER 7914) were damaged by fire circa 2000 and subsequently demolished. The remaining properties are two storeys, the first floor brick built with white render and pairs of plain sashes with dark grey painted chamfered ashlar surroundings. The Mirk Lane elevation comprises a two bay return with large windows with stained glass. The front elevation comprises three segmented headed windows with thin pilasters and doorway with panel doors. The slate roof with coped gables and various ridge stacks has partially collapsed with the remaining section in very poor repair. There is a distinctive chamfered corner doorway with double panel doors and segmented fanlight {1}. This grade 2 listed public house was recorded by The Archaeological Practice and Peter Ryder in advance of demolition due to its poor structural condition. The Half Moon was once part of a block of shops with a public house at either end linked by a cellar passage, by James M. Robinson. The general character of the frontage is of the middle and later nineteenth century, although the rear elevation, rubble on the internal face and brick on the exterior, could be earlier. The ground floor façade is formed by a continuous series of doorways, including an interesting chamfered corner doorway with fanlight above and basket-arched windows. The first floor, carried on heavy bressummers, is of rendered brick with ashlar dressings. There is a broad carriage entrance on the right-hand side. Demolished under DC/07/01353/LBC
Site Name
10-32 Half Moon Lane, Half Moon Hotel
Site Type: Specific
Public House
SITE_STAT
Listing Building Delisted
HER Number
7915
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Historic or Architectural Interest, 430262; Gateshead Council, 2005, Former Half Moon Public House, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead - Development and Design Guidelines; Red Box Design Group, 2000, plans and photographs, The Archaeological Practice Ltd. 2009, The former Half Moon Inn, Half Moon Lane, Gateshead, Historic Buildings Recording; The Archaeological Practice Ltd. 2007, The Half Moon Hotel, Gateshead, Historic Buildings Recording; English Heritage, 20 Feb 2014, Advice Report, List Entry Number 1248575
YEAR1
2005
YEAR2
2014
English, British
ADDITINF
N
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
29
District
Gateshead
Easting
425430
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563520
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Gateshead
Description
Public house. Three storeys, slate roof, six chimneys. Curved building on corner plot. Date stone on parapet on roof PW 1891. Part of a single composition by James M Robinson with shops and a pub at either end (see HER 7915). The two pubs were thought to be connected by an east-west cellar passage along the northern side of the range. Wheelers was damaged by fire circa 2000 and was subsequently demolished.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Public house. Three storeys, slate roof, six chimneys. Curved building on corner plot. Date stone on parapet on roof PW 1891. Part of a single composition by James M Robinson with shops and a pub at either end (see HER 7915). The two pubs were thought to be connected by an east-west cellar passage along the northern side of the range. Wheelers was damaged by fire circa 2000 and was subsequently demolished.
Site Name
Half Moon Lane, Wheelers
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
7914
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Red Box Design Group, 2000, plans and photographs
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2005
English, British
ADDITINF
N
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
29
District
Gateshead
Easting
425380
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563570
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Gateshead
Description
Nineteenth century shop. Brick, three storeys. Demolished in 2000 to make way for Hilton Hotel.
Site Type: Broad
Shop
SITEDESC
Nineteenth century shop. Brick, three storeys. Demolished in 2000 to make way for Hilton Hotel.
Site Name
36 Bottle Bank
Site Type: Specific
Shop
HER Number
7913
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Red Box Design Group, 2000, plans and photographs
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2005
English, British
ADDITINF
N
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
29
District
Gateshead
Easting
425400
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563530
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Gateshead
Description
Three storeys. Brick faced in ashlar. Demolished in 2000 to make way for Hilton Hotel.
Site Type: Broad
Textile Industry Site
SITEDESC
Three storeys. Brick faced in ashlar. Demolished in 2000 to make way for Hilton Hotel.