English, British
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
424320
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
01
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563190
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Elswick
Description
From map evidence it appears that this house, called Low Elswick House from the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map of 1894 onwards, was built between 1802 and 1827, perhaps coinciding with one of the changes in partnership of the lead works (HER ref. 4116). It replaced an earlier partner's house probably located immediately to its south. The house probably survives within the present company offices, which comprise additional structures added up to at least the 1950s. Both the interior and exterior have apparently been much altered.
Site Type: Broad
House
SITEDESC
From map evidence it appears that the house, called Low Elswick House from the 1894 OS map onwards, was built between 1802 and 1827, perhaps coinciding with one of the changes in partnership of the lead works (SMR 4116) which occurred during this period. It replaced an earlier partner's house probably located immediately to its south. The house is likely to survive within the present company offices, which comprise additional structures added up to at least the 1950s. Both the interior and exterior have apparently been much altered. The house was visited during the last re-listing but was not listed. {1}
Site Name
Low Elswick House
Site Type: Specific
Managers House
HER Number
4898
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
<< HER 4898 >> Northern Archaeological Associates, 2000, Elswick Lead Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, Archaeological Assessment
YEAR1
2001
English, British
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
424350
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
01
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563180
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Elswick
Description
A small (6 metre diameter) circular icehouse is marked on a map of c.1850 as a chimney, but is marked on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan of 1859 as an icehouse. It is still marked as an icehouse on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey plan of 1894 but is not shown subsequently.
Site Type: Broad
Icehouse
SITEDESC
A small (6m diameter) circular icehouse is marked on the c.1850 plan as a chimney. It is marked on the 1859 OS map as an icehouse, and is still marked as an icehouse on the 1:500 scale map of 1894 but is not shown subsequently {1}.
Site Name
Elswick, Icehouse
Site Type: Specific
Icehouse
HER Number
4897
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4897 >> Northern Archaeological Associates, 2000, Elswick Lead Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, Archaeological Assessment
YEAR1
2001
English, British
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
4116
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
424380
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
01
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563190
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Elswick
Description
Worker's cottages appear to have been on part of this site from a very early date, from the first partnership of the lead works (HER ref. 4116) when three cottages were built, probably at the north end of the row. Nine cottages were noted as belonging to the lead works when it was offered for sale in 1884, although there may have been others located elsewhere on the site. The cottages still appear on the 4th edition Ordnance Survey plan of 1940. The front walls of the cottages are still visible in the wall at the edge of the road, as is a blocked semi-circular arch which may contain a drain.
Site Type: Broad
Industrial House
SITEDESC
Worker's cottages appear to have been on part of this site from a very early date, from the first partnership of the lead works (SMR 4116) when three cottages were built, probably at the north end of the row. Nine cottages were noted as belonging to the lead works when it was offered for sale in 1884, although there may have been others located elsewhere on the site. The cottages were still shown in 1940. The front walls of the cottages are still visible in the wall at the edge of the road, as is a blocked semi-circular arch which may contain a drain. {1}
Site Name
Lead Workers Cottages
Site Type: Specific
Workers Cottage
HER Number
4896
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4896 >> Northern Archaeological Associates, 2000, Elswick Lead Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, Archaeological Assessment
YEAR1
2001
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
05
DAY2
29
District
Newcastle
Easting
424520
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
01
MONTH2
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563600
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Newcastle
Description
William Potter & Co. were 'beer and porter brewers' here from 1787. Baillie's directory of 1801 lists the business as Messrs Potter, Langhorn & Co. in Skinnergate. In 1818 they also had a brewery at Swalwell with Robert Jobling and Cresswell Jobling, trustees of Margaret Jobling and Addison Langhorn Potter. William Potter and Addison Langhorn Potter ran the business from then on. Shown on Oliver 1831. The last directory entry for the Newcastle Brewery is 1844. A 'Malthouse' is still shown on the site on OS 1879 25" edition. Gone by at least 1940.
Site Type: Broad
Food and Drink Industry Site
SITEDESC
William Potter & Co. were 'beer and porter brewers' here from 1787. Baillie's directory of 1801 lists the business as Messrs Potter, Langhorn & Co. in Skinnergate. In 1818 they also had a brewery at Swalwell with Robert Jobling and Cresswell Jobling, trustees of Margaret Jobling and Addison Langhorn Potter. William Potter and Addison Langhorn Potter ran the business from then on. Shown on Oliver 1831. The last directory entry for the Newcastle Brewery is 1844. A 'Malthouse' is still shown on the site on OS 1879 25" edition. Gone by at least 1940.
Site Name
Forth Banks Brewery
Site Type: Specific
Brewery
HER Number
4895
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4895 >> Oliver, 1831
1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1879, 25 inch scale; Brian Bennison, 2000, Tyneside's Most Respectable Breweries of 1801, Archaeologia Aeliana, Series 5, Vol. XXVIII, pp 218-219
YEAR1
2001
YEAR2
2008
English, British
Class
Recreational
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
424400
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
01
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563280
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Plot vacant on Oliver 1851. 'Wrestling Ground' shown on OS 1879 25" edition. Lord Decies paid for the stands at the ground. The Easter "Newcastle upon Tyne Wrestling and Great Northern Games" was held annually at the site until 1876 when the North East Railway Company required the land. The event was forced to relocate to the Northumberland cricket ground on Bath Lane. By 1894 'Forth Bank Stables' had been built on the plot. Wrestling was a hugely popular sport in the Victorian period. The "Easter Wrestlings" would bring the town to life with champions of the sport travelling from the surrounding counties to compete. Each county would have a representative colour behind which the competitors would stand. Northumberland's flag was blue with an "N" marked on it, whilst Durham's colour was red with it's representative "D". The rules of the competition under the auspices of the Newcastle Wrestling Society were simple: "The rules of the competition were that each county should meet one from the opposing baneer till none should have been left".
SITEASS
Wrestling was a hugely popular sport in the Victorian period. The "Easter Wrestlings" would bring the town to life with champions of the sport travelling from the surrounding counties to compete. Each county would have a representative colour behind which the competitors would stand. Northumberland's flag was blue with an "N" marked on it, whilst Durham's colour was red with it's representative "D". The rules of the competition under the auspices of the Newcastle Wrestling Society were simple: "The rules of the competition were that each county should meet one from the opposing baneer till none should have been left".
Site Type: Broad
Sports Site
SITEDESC
Plot vacant on Oliver 1851. 'Wrestling Ground' shown on OS 1879 25" edition. Lord Decies paid for the stands at the ground. Also used for foot races. The Easter "Newcastle upon Tyne Wrestling and Great Northern Games" was held annually at the site until 1876 when the North East Railway Company required the land. The event was forced to relocate to the Northumberland cricket ground on Bath Lane. By 1894 'Forth Bank Stables' had been built on the plot. Wrestling was a hugely popular sport in the Victorian period. The "Easter Wrestlings" would bring the town to life with champions of the sport travelling from the surrounding counties to compete. Each county would have a representative colour behind which the competitors would stand. Northumberland's flag was blue with an "N" marked on it, whilst Durham's colour was red with it's representative "D". The rules of the competition under the auspices of the Newcastle Wrestling Society were simple: "The rules of the competition were that each county should meet one from the opposing baneer till none should have been left".
Site Name
Wrestling Ground
Site Type: Specific
Wrestling Ring
HER Number
4894
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4894 >> Tyne and Wear Museums Service, 2000, Pottery Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, Archaeological Assessment
1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1879, 25 inch scale; Pearson, Lynn, 2010, Played in Tyne and Wear - Charting the heritage of people at play, p 15, 114
YEAR1
2001
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
424400
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
01
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563280
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
This plot was occupied by a ‘Wrestling Ground’ on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan of c.1855. Forth Bank Stables appear on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey plan of 1894. The stables were owned by the Railway industry and later became garages.
Site Type: Broad
Railway Transport Site
SITEDESC
Plot occupied by Wrestling Ground on OS 1879 25" edition. Forth Bank Stables appear on OS 1894 1:500 edition map, OS 1898 25" edition and OS 1940 25" edition. The stables were owned by the Railway industry. On later maps they are marked as garages.
Site Name
Forth Bank Stables
Site Type: Specific
Railway Stable
HER Number
4893
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4893 >> Tyne and Wear Museums Service, 2000, Pottery Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, Archaeological Assessment
2nd edition Ordnance Survey map, 1894
2nd edition Ordnance Survey map, 1898, 25 inch scale
4th edition Ordnance Survey map, 1940, 25 inch scale
YEAR1
2001
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
424540
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
01
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563290
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
This plot is shown as vacant on Oliver’s map of 1851, but on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey plan of 1898 is marked as 'Newcastle Saw Mills'. On the 4th edition Ordnance Survey plan of 1940 it is marked as 'Redheugh Saw Mills'.
SITEASS
Saw mills replaced saw pits, and were water powered at first. Mechanised sawing was by frame saws which imitated the action of the old sawpit using straight rip saws. Later circular saws came into use (William Jones, 1996, Dictionary of Industrial Archaeology).
Site Type: Broad
Wood Processing Site
SITEDESC
Plot vacant on Oliver 1851. Marked as 'Newcastle Saw Mills' on OS 1898 25" edition. Marked as 'Redheugh Saw Mills' on OS 1940 25" edition.
Site Name
Saw Mills
Site Type: Specific
Saw Mill
HER Number
4892
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4892 >> Tyne and Wear Museums Service, 2000, Pottery Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, Archaeological Assessment
2nd edition Ordnance Survey map, 1898, 25 inch scale
4th edition Ordnance Survey map, 1940, 25 inch scale
YEAR1
2001
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
424430
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
01
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563320
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
These works are shown on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan of c.1855. By the time of the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey plan of 1894, the plot has been taken over by 'Forth Banks West Factory (Engineering)'.
Site Type: Broad
Glassmaking Site
SITEDESC
Shown on OS 1879 25" edition. By OS 1894 1:500 edition the plot has been taken over by 'Forth Banks West Factory (Engineering)'.
Site Name
Flint Glass Works
Site Type: Specific
Glass Works
HER Number
4891
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4891 >> Tyne and Wear Museums Service, 2000, Pottery Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, Archaeological Assessment
1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1879, 25 inch scale
2nd edition Ordnance Survey map, 1894
YEAR1
2001
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
05
District
Newcastle
Easting
424460
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
01
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563330
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
The firm of J & G Joicey & Co was founded about 1850 by two brothers, James and George Joicey. Their premises, known as Forth Banks West Factory were located on the banks of the River Tyne on Pottery Lane, Newcastle on a cramped site sandwiched between two glass works. George Joicey died in 1856 and his interests in the firm passed to his son, Jacob Gowland Joicey, who became the managing partner and eventually the sole owner. After his death on 1st December 1892 the firm was continued under the same title by his Trustees, James Joicey, Hannah Joicey and J.W. Robinson. Eventually a private limited liability company - J & G. Joicey & Co Ltd - was formed to acquire the business as a going concern, and it was duly registered on 9th November 1900 with a nominal share capital of £15,000 in £10 shares. J & G Joicey & Co were colliery and general engineers, building all kinds of steam engines. Quite a number of these were colliery winding engines and one of them, built in 1855, is preserved at Beamish Museum. All Joicey's products were numbered in a single series beginning at 1. The 'Engine Works' are first shown on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan sandwiched between Plate Glass Works (HER ref. 4881) and Flint Glass Works (HER ref. 4891). On the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey plan of 1894 'Forth Banks West Factory (Engineering)' seems to have taken over the plot of the engine works and the flint glass works. An 'Engineering Works' is still shown on the site on the 4th edition Ordnance Survey plan of 1940.
Site Type: Broad
Engineering Industry Site
SITEDESC
Plot vacant on Oliver 1844.'Engine Works' shown on OS 1879 25" edition sandwiched between Plate Glass Works (SMR 4881) and Flint Glass Works (SMR 4891). On OS 1894 1:500 map 'Forth Banks West Factory (Engineering)' seems to have taken over the plot of the engine works and the flint glass works. An 'Engineering Works' is still present on the OS 1940 25" edition {1-4}. The firm of J & G Joicey & Co was founded about 1850 by two brothers, James and George Joicey. Their works was located on the banks of the River Tyne on Pottery Lane, Newcastle, and was known as Forth Banks West Factory. The site was very cramped as the premises were sandwiched between two glass works. George Joicey died in 1856 and his interests in the firm passed to his son, Jacob Gowland Joicey, who became the managing partner and eventually the sole owner. After his death on 1st December 1892 the firm was continued under the same title by his Trustees, James Joicey, Hannah Joicey and J.W. Robinson. Eventually a private limited liability company - J & G. Joicey & Co Ltd - was formed to acquire the business as a going concern, and it was duly registered on 9th November 1900 with a nominal share capital of £15,000 in £10 shares. J & G Joicey & Co were colliery and general engineers, building all kinds of steam engines. Quite a number of these were colliery winding engines and one of them, built in 1855, is preserved at Beamish Museum. All Joicey's products were numbered in a single series beginning at 1 {5}.
Site Name
Joicey Engine Works/Forth Banks West Factory
Site Type: Specific
Engineering Works
HER Number
4890
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4890 >> Tyne and Wear Museums Service, 2000, Pottery Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, Archaeological Assessment
1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1879, 25 inch scale
2nd edition Ordnance Survey map, 1894
4th edition Ordnance Survey map, 1940, 25 inch scale
T.J. Lodge, 1976, Joicey & Co - A Brief Note, Industrial Railway Record, No. 68. Oct 1976
YEAR1
2001
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
05
DAY2
26
District
Newcastle
Easting
424670
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
01
MONTH2
10
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563420
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Newcastle
Description
Shown on Oliver 1831, OS 1879 25" edition, OS 1898 25" edition (smaller with a large building alongside). On the OS 1940 25" edition, it is shown as 'Skinner Burn Timber Yard & Saw Mills'. First listed as Timber and Raff merchants Clayton, William, Skinnerburn in Pigot's directory 1834. The yard became known as Clayton and Armstrongs Yard. The yard acquired adjacent lime kilns at some point prior to 1840. The Clayton and Armstrong Yard continued in use throughout the 19th century. By 1925 the yard was taken over byJames Scott & Son.
Site Type: Broad
Wood Processing Site
SITEDESC
Shown on Oliver 1831, OS 1879 25" edition, OS 1898 25" edition (smaller with a large building alongside). On the OS 1940 25" edition, it is shown as 'Skinner Burn Timber Yard & Saw Mills'. First listed as Timber and Raff merchants Clayton, William, Skinnerburn in Pigot's directory 1834. The yard became known as Clayton and Armstrongs Yard. The yard acquired adjacent lime kilns at some point prior to 1840. The Clayton and Armstrong Yard continued in use throughout the 19th century. By 1925 the yard was taken over by James Scott & Son.
Site Name
Skinnerburn Timber yard
Site Type: Specific
Timber Yard
HER Number
4889
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4889 >> Tyne and Wear Museums Service, 2000, Pottery Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, Archaeological Assessment
Oliver, 1831
1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1879, 25 inch scale
2nd edition Ordnance Survey map, 1898, 25 inch scale
4th edition Ordnance Survey map, 1940, 25 inch scale; Northern Archaeological Associaties Ltd. 2008, Farmers Buildings, Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle upon Tyne - Archaeological Assessment
YEAR1
2001
YEAR2
2015