In around 1715, when the new parish boundaries of Sunderland were drawn up, a house was built on No. 4 allotments on the Banks, and used for many years as the Customs House.
Site Type: Broad
Maritime Office
SITEDESC
In around 1715 when the new parish boundaries of Sunderland were drawn up, a house was built on No. 4 allotments on the Banks, and occupied for many years as the Customs House.
Site Name
The Banks, Customs House
Site Type: Specific
Custom House
HER Number
4434
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4434 >> J. Robinson 1903, Historic Houses in Sunderland Antiquities of Sunderland, Vol. 5,. P 19
YEAR1
1999
YEAR2
2002
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Health and Welfare
COMP1
RLF
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
12
DAY2
03
District
Sunderland
Easting
439330
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ35NE
MONTH1
5
MONTH2
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
556960
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Sunderland
Description
Rain’s Eye Plan shows The Hospital House, and a set of almshouses which were built in 1727to the east of St. Michael's church.
Site Type: Broad
Hospital
SITEDESC
The Eye Plan shows The Hospital House, and a set of almshouses east of St. Michael's church which were built in 1727.
Site Name
Sunderland, Hospital
Site Type: Specific
Hospital
HER Number
4433
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4433 >> J. Rain, 1785, An Eye Plan of Sunderland and Bishopwearmouth
Clay, Miller & Milburn, 1984, An Eye Plan of Sunderland and Bishopwearmouth, p 25
YEAR1
1999
YEAR2
2002
English, British
Class
Water Supply and Drainage
COMP1
RLF
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
12
DAY2
03
District
Sunderland
Easting
441100
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MONTH1
5
MONTH2
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557200
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Sunderland
Description
Spa well was located on the Town Moor, 70 yards west from the moor edge. In 1718 it was covered with a brick arch. The Spa remained until the beginning of the 18th century when it was washed away by the sea.
Site Type: Broad
Water Storage Site
SITEDESC
Spa well was located on the Town Moor, 70 yards west from the moor edge. In 1718 it was covered with a brick arch. The Spa remained until the beginning of the 18th century when it was washed away by the sea.
Site Name
Spa Well
Site Type: Specific
Well
HER Number
4432
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4432 >> J.W. Summers, 1858, The History of Sunderland, p 74
YEAR1
1999
YEAR2
2002
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
RLF
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
12
DAY2
11
District
Sunderland
Easting
440100
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MONTH1
5
MONTH2
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557100
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Sunderland
Description
Baptist Chapel built in 1798. In 1856 it was Particular Baptist. Brick with stone quoins and dressings.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Baptist Chapel built in 1798. In 1856 it was Particular Baptist. Brick with stone quoins and dressings.
Site Name
Sans Street Baptist Chapel
Site Type: Specific
Baptist Chapel
HER Number
4430
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4430 >> Mackenzie & Ross, 1834, Historical...View of the County Palatinate of Durham, p 297; The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2014, List of Non-Conformist Chapels in Sunderland; Whellan, 1856, Directory of Durham, p656
YEAR1
1999
YEAR2
2014
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
RLF
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
12
DAY2
03
District
Sunderland
Easting
439400
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ35NE
MONTH1
5
MONTH2
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
556700
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Sunderland
Description
This Jewish Synagogue in Vine Place was associated with a burying ground at Hetton Staiths.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Synagogue in Vine Place and burying ground at Hetton Staiths.
Site Name
Vine Place Synagogue
Site Type: Specific
Synagogue
HER Number
4429
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4429 >> S. Daiches, 1914, An Historical Sketch of the Jewish Congregation, Sunderland Antiquities of Sunderland, Vol. 16, p 77
YEAR1
1999
YEAR2
2002
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
RLF
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
12
DAY2
11
District
Sunderland
Easting
440180
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MONTH1
5
MONTH2
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557080
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Sunderland
Description
In 1790 a Wesleyan Chapel was built at the foot of Sans Street. It was enlarged in 1809 and 1824 with east and west wings as dwelling houses for preachers. Seated 3000. Congregation moved to Ashbrooke Road 1888, then became city centre mission. It was altered and refronted in 1903 and closed in 1963 when the congregation moved to Park Road.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
In 1790 a Wesleyan Chapel was built at the foot of Sans Street. It was enlarged in 1809 and 1824 with east and west wings as dwelling houses for preachers. Seated 3000. Congregation moved to Ashbrooke Road 1888, then became city centre mission. It was altered and refronted in 1903 and closed in 1963 when the congregation moved to Park Road.
Site Name
Sans Street Methodist Chapel
Site Type: Specific
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
HER Number
4428
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4428 >> Mackenzie & Ross, 1834, Historical...View of the County Palatinate of Durham; The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2014, List of Non-Conformist Chapels in Sunderland
YEAR1
1999
YEAR2
2014
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
RLF
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
12
DAY2
23
District
Sunderland
Easting
440750
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MONTH1
5
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557300
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Sunderland
Description
In 1758/59 a chapel was built at Number's Garth, this is shown on the Eye Plan as a Methodist meeting house. Closed 1793 - congregation to Sans Street.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
In 1758/59 a chapel was built at Number's Garth, this is shown on the Eye Plan as a Methodist meeting house. Closed 1793 - congregation to Sans Street.
Site Name
Number's Garth Methodist Chapel
Site Type: Specific
Nonconformist Meeting House
HER Number
4427
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4427 >> J. Rain, 1785, An Eye Plan of Sunderland and Bishopwearmouth
Mackenzie & Ross, 1834, Historical...View of the County Palatinate of Durham; The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2014, List of Non-Conformist Chapels in Sunderland
YEAR1
1999
YEAR2
2015
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
RLF
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
12
DAY2
19
District
Sunderland
Easting
440250
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MONTH1
5
MONTH2
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557150
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Sunderland
Description
Second meeting room after a premises in Wood Street and/or Sine Alley had been used. The meeting room moved to Ettrick's Garth (Chipchase Street) next to the building subsequently used as a theatre on Society Lane, later Playhouse Lane.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Second meeting room after a premises in Wood Street and/or Sine Alley had been used. The meeting room moved to Ettrick's Garth (Chipchase Street) next to the building subsequently used as a theatre on Society Lane, later Playhouse Lane. The Archaeological Practice suggest 1750s?
Site Name
Ettrick's Garth Methodist Meeting Place
Site Type: Specific
Nonconformist Meeting House
HER Number
4426
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4426 >> Mackenzie & Ross, 1834, Historical...View of the County Palatinate of Durham, p 296; The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2014, List of Non-Conformist Chapels in Sunderland
YEAR1
1999
YEAR2
2015
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
RLF
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
12
DAY2
08
District
Sunderland
Easting
440600
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MATERIAL
Stone
MONTH1
5
MONTH2
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557300
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Sunderland
Description
A room in Ropery Lane was hired in 1777 and shortly afterwards (perhaps in 1778) a chapel was built which was enlarged in circa 1796. The chapel became a Presbyterian Chapel and was later incorporated into a tobacco factory in the 19th century, but was partially destroyed by fire in 1843.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
A room in Ropery Lane was hired in 1777 and then shortly afterwards a chapel was built which was enlarged in c. 1796. Hyslop states that it was built in 1778 and illustrates the front elevation, 1778, and ground plans c.1855. The chapel became a United Presbyterian Chapel and was later incorporated into a tobacco factory in the 19th century and was partially destroyed by fire in 1843. Closed 1879? A substantial stone building. Exact location unknown.
Site Name
Maling's Rigg Presbyterian Chapel
Site Type: Specific
Presbyterian Chapel
HER Number
4425
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4425 >> Mackenzie & Ross, 1834, Historical...View of the County Palatinate of Durham, p 295; The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2014, List of Non Conformist Chapels in Sunderland
YEAR1
1999
YEAR2
2014
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
RLF
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
12
DAY2
08
District
Sunderland
Easting
440200
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
MONTH1
5
MONTH2
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
557300
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Sunderland
Description
Calvinist. Built c. 1711 and shown on the Eye Plan as "Meeting House" between Low Street and High Street (later Half Moon Lane on Woods 1826 map). Later became a saloon and was at some point partly destroyed by fire. Salem Chapel, commonly called Corn Market Chapel is described at this location with the date 1827 by Bain, but wrongly located at 199 The High Street by Mackenzie and Ross. Replaced by Jireh Chapel, Borough Road.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Calvinist. Built c. 1711 and shown on the Eye Plan as "Meeting House" between Low Street and High Street (later Half Moon Lane on Woods 1826 map). Later became a saloon and was at some point partly destroyed by fire. Salem Chapel, commonly called Corn Market Chapel is described at this location with the date 1827 by Bain, but wrongly located at 199 The High Street by Mackenzie and Ross. Replaced by Jireh Chapel, Borough Road.
Site Name
Corn Market Salem Chapel
Site Type: Specific
Calvinistic Methodist Church
HER Number
4424
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4424 >> G.W. Bain, 1904, the Ancient Chapel of the Corn Market, Antiquities of Sunderland, Vol. 5,p 50-59
Mackenzie & Ross, 1834, Historical...View of the County Palatinate of Durham, p 294; The Archaeological Practice Ltd., 2014, List of Non Conformist Chapels in Sunderland; Whellan, 1856, Directory of County Durham, p665; Kirton, Places of Worship in Old Sunderland (www.sunderland-antiquarians.org)