A Rifle Range, up to 600 yards long appears on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey plan of the area, but is not shown on the 1st edition plan, indicating that it dates from after 1858.
Site Type: Broad
Military Training Site
SITEDESC
A Rifle Range, up to 600yds. This is not shown on the 1st edition OS mapping, so dates from after 1858.
Site Name
Rifle Range
Site Type: Specific
Firing Range
HER Number
4225
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4225 >> 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map, 1899, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 96, NE
YEAR1
1994
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
4268,1035
DAY1
06
DAY2
24
District
Newcastle
Easting
415320
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16NE
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
10
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565770
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Throckley
Description
The Throckley Coal Company was formed in 1862 and included Major Stephenson, John Spencer (of Newburn Steelworks), Mr. Simpson and Mr. Boyd. The main drawing shaft - the Isabella shaft - was named after the wife of the company director. This was not the only shaft - the Derwentwater was the third shaft on the site. The coal seam exploited was the Brockwell seam. The colliery was not noted for any mechanisation by 1945. Coal production ceased in January 1954. Selected demolition/salvage had taken place of the Derwentwater winding machinery from 1938 to 1940.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Throckley Colliery. The Throckley Coal Company was formed in 1862 and included Major Stephenson, John Spencer (of Newburn Steelworks), Mr. Simpson and Mr. Boyd. The main drawing shaft - the Isabella shaft - was named after the wife of the company director. This was not the only shaft - the Derwentwater was the third shaft on the site. The coal seam exploited was the Brockwell seam. Opened in 1867. At its heyday it produced 120,000 tons of coal per year. At the turn of the twentieth century it employed 944 men. The colliery was not noted for any mechanisation by 1945. Coal production ceased in January 1954. Selected demolition/salvage had taken place of the Derwentwater winding machinery from 1938 to 1940.
Site Name
Throckley Colliery (Isabella)
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
4224
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4224 >> 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map, 1899, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 96, NE
J.T. Tuck, 1993, The Collieries of Northumberland, Vol 1, p 95-98; Durham Mining Museum www.dmm.org.uk; Newburn History Trail, 1996, p 16
YEAR1
1994
YEAR2
2005
English, British
Class
Water Supply and Drainage
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
DAY1
06
District
Newcastle
Easting
414870
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16NW
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565860
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Throckley
Description
This Reservoir appears on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey plan of the area, but is not shown on the 1st edition plan, indicating that it dates from after 1858.
Site Type: Broad
Water Storage Site
SITEDESC
A Reservoir. This is not shown on the 1st edition OS mapping, so dates from after 1858.
Site Name
Throckley, Reservoir
Site Type: Specific
Reservoir
HER Number
4223
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4223 >> 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map, 1899, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 96, NE
YEAR1
1994
English, British
Class
Maritime
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
DAY1
02
District
Newcastle
Easting
429960
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565300
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Walker
Description
Raft Yard appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan of the area but is not shown on the 2nd edition plan, indicating that it was out of use by 1895. It is not possible to tell from the map whether this was the name of the yard or its function.
Site Type: Broad
Marine Construction Site
SITEDESC
Raft Yard. It is not possible to tell from the 1st edition OS mapping, whether this was the name of the yard or its function. It is not shown on the 2nd edition OS mapping, so was possibly out of use by 1895.
Site Name
Walker, Raft Yard
Site Type: Specific
Boat Yard
HER Number
4222
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4222 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98
YEAR1
1994
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
DAY1
02
District
Newcastle
Easting
429850
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565230
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Walker
Description
Walker Copperas Works appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan of the area but is not shown on the 2nd edition plan, indicating that it was out of use by 1895.
SITEASS
Copperas is iron sulphate, resulting from atmospheric oxidation and decomposition of iron pyrites found in coal measures. When heated, oil of vitriol (concentrated sulphuric acid) is produced, which was used as a mordant in the dyeing industry in the eighteenth century and for making ink. Copperas was used from the mid C18 to late C19 in the Leblanc process for making soda. Its use declined when better ways of making sulphuric acid were discovered, when synthetic dyes were introduced and when the Solvay Process superseded the Leblanc (William Jones, 1996, Dictionary of Industrial Archaeology).
Site Type: Broad
Chemical Industry Site
SITEDESC
Walker Copperas Works. This is possibly out of use by 1895, as it is not marked on the 2nd edition OS mapping.
Site Name
Walker Copperas Works
Site Type: Specific
Copperas Works
HER Number
4221
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4221 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98
I. Ayris, River Wear Heritage Trail
YEAR1
1994
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
DAY1
02
District
Newcastle
Easting
429810
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565170
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Walker
Description
Historic Ordnance Survey map evidence shows a Brick and Tile Works at this location. This is probably the site of Hunter's Brick and Tile Works, in operation from 1832 to 1921.
Site Type: Broad
Brick and Tilemaking Site
SITEDESC
A Brick and Tile Works. This is probably the site of Hunter's Brick and Tile Works, which worked from 1832 to 1921. Also known as French and Hunter's.
Site Name
Walker, brick and tile works
Site Type: Specific
Brickworks
HER Number
4220
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4220 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98
P.J. Davidson, 1986, Brickworks of the North East, pp 68-9
YEAR1
1994
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
DAY1
02
District
Newcastle
Easting
429830
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565090
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Walker
Description
Southfield Copperas Works appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan of the area but is not shown on the 2nd edition plan, indicating that it was out of use by 1895.
SITEASS
Copperas is iron sulphate, resulting from atmospheric oxidation and decomposition of iron pyrites found in coal measures. When heated, oil of vitriol (concentrated sulphuric acid) is produced, which was used as a mordant in the dyeing industry in the eighteenth century and for making ink. Copperas was used from the mid C18 to late C19 in the Leblanc process for making soda. Its use declined when better ways of making sulphuric acid were discovered, when synthetic dyes were introduced and when the Solvay Process superseded the Leblanc (William Jones, 1996, Dictionary of Industrial Archaeology).
Site Type: Broad
Chemical Industry Site
SITEDESC
Southfield Copperas Works. This is possibly out of use by 1895, as it is not shown on the 2nd edition OS mapping.
Site Name
Southfield Copperas Works
Site Type: Specific
Copperas Works
HER Number
4219
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4219 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98; The Archaeological Practice, 2009, Neptune Yard, Walker - Archaeological Assessment
YEAR1
1994
English, British
Class
Maritime
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
02
DAY2
10
District
Newcastle
Easting
429810
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565030
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Walker
Description
The 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of the area shows buildings along the southern and western boundaries of the yard. A slip lies towards the north of the yard with a crane alongside. By the time of the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey the yard has been subsumed within the Neptune Yard. The site now lies within the current Swan Hunter Yard, and it would seem unlikely that early features will have survived.
SITEASS
Lies within the current Swan Hunter Yard. It would seem unlikely that early features will survive.
Site Type: Broad
Marine Construction Site
SITEDESC
A Shipbuilding Yard. This is possibly out of use by 1895, as it is not shown on the 2nd edition OS mapping {1}.
Map Evidence
First Edition Ordnance Survey, Sheet ///
Buildings lie along southern and western boundary of the yard. One slip lies towards the north of the yard with a crane alongside.
Second Edition Ordnance Survey, Sheet ///
By this time the yard has been subsumed within the Neptune Yard {2}.
Site Name
Walker, Shipbuilding Yard
Site Type: Specific
Shipyard
HER Number
4218
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4218 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98
The Archaeological Practice, 2002, Shipbuilding on Tyne and Wear - Prehistory to Present. Tyne & Wear Historic Environment Record.
YEAR1
1994
YEAR2
2002
English, British
Class
Maritime
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
02
DAY2
10
District
Newcastle
Easting
429810
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
9
MONTH2
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564960
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Walker
Description
The partnership of Miller and Ravenhill, both southern engineers who moved to the North East, began construction of vessels at Low Walker in 1851 with the iron steamer Chusan for the P&O Line. The company had left the Tyne by 1855. On the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of the area the yard is annotated ‘Ship building Yard (Iron). It contains substantial rows of buildings to north and west including furnaces in the northern row. The southern portion of the yard includes a walled dock or inlet. Two building berths lie towards the northern end of the yard. Cranes lie to north of the slips and adjacent to the inlet. By the time of the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey the yard has been subsumed within the Neptune Yard. The site now lies within the current Swan Hunter Yard, and it would seem unlikely that early features will have survived.
SITEASS
Lies within the current Swan Hunter Yard. It would seem unlikely that early features will survive.
Site Type: Broad
Marine Construction Site
SITEDESC
A Shipbuilding Yard. This is possibly out of use by 1895, as it is not shown on the 2nd edition OS mapping {1}. The partnership of Miller and Ravenhill , both southern engineers who moved to the North East, began construction of vessels at Low Walker in 1851 with the iron steamer Chusan for the P&O Line. The company had left the Tyne by 1855.
Map Evidence
First Edition Ordnance Survey, Sheet ///
The yard is annotated ‘Ship building Yard (Iron). It contains substantial rows of buildings to north and west including furnaces in the northern row. The southern portion of the yard includes a walled dock or inlet. Two building berths lie towards the northern end of the yard. Cranes lie to north of the slips and adjacent to the inlet.
Second Edition Ordnance Survey, Sheet ///
By this time the yard has been subsumed within the Neptune Yard {2}.
Site Name
Miller, Ravenhill and Co Shipbuilding Yard
Site Type: Specific
Shipyard
HER Number
4217
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4217 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98
The Archaeological Practice, 2002, Shipbuilding on Tyne and Wear - Prehistory to Present. Tyne & Wear Historic Environment Record; The Archaeological Practice, 2009, Neptune Yard, Walker - Archaeological Assessment
YEAR1
1994
YEAR2
2002
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
DAY1
02
District
Newcastle
Easting
429590
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
9
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565220
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Walker
Description
The 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan shows the location of this Brickfield. The 2nd edition Ordnance Survey plan shows buildings on the site, which is marked as a Brick Works.
Site Type: Broad
Brick and Tilemaking Site
SITEDESC
A Brickfield. The 2nd edition OS mapping shows buildings on the site, which is marked as a Brick Works.
Site Name
Walker, brickfield
Site Type: Specific
Brickfield
HER Number
4216
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4216 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98