Milepost by the B1318, in parish of WIDE OPEN, Great North Road, by footpath in front of blue brick wall, on east side of road. Milestone Society Survey: metal post with attached metal plate, erected by an unknown authority in the 19th century to the Morpeth/Newcastle iron post design. Inscription reads; N / 6 / : : M / 8¾. 72cm high. One of a series of mileposts erected in the mid C19 on the Great North Road by the Cow-Causey and Buckton Burn Turnpike Trust (established in 1747). The Great North Road was the principal route between London and Edinburgh. The milepost is shown on the second edition Ordnance Survey of 1897. It was slightly moved between 1961 and 1969. The milestone has lost the detachable metal plate bearing the figures 8¾. Thirteen similar examples of mileposts along the former Great North Road between Newcastle and Berwick-upon-Tweed have been listed at Grade II. LISTED GRADE II
SITEASS
Set of stone: good. Condition of stone: good. Condition of lettering: good, clear cut.
Site Type: Broad
Milepost
SITEDESC
Milepost by the B1318, Great North Road, by footpath in front of blue brick wall, on east side of road.
It was listed Grade II in 2017 with the following description:
History
This is one of a series of mileposts erected in the mid-C19 on the Great North Road by the Cow-Causey & Buckton Burn Turnpike Trust. The Great North Road was the principal route between London and Edinburgh and the Cow-Causey & Buckton Burn Turnpike Trust, established in 1747, was the earliest Turnpike Trust to be established in Northumberland. The milepost is not depicted on the first edition Ordnance Survey map published in 1858, but is present on the second edition map published in 1897. On the latter its position is shown slightly to the south of its present location, to which historic mapping shows it was moved between 1961 and 1969. Since it was moved, the milestone has lost the detachable metal plate bearing the figures 8 3/4, denoting the miles from Morpeth. Thirteen similar examples of mileposts along the former Great North Road between Newcastle and Berwick-upon-Tweed have been listed at Grade II.
Details
Milepost, probably mid-C19, erected by the Cow-Causey & Buckton Burn Turnpike Trust.
The milepost is situated on the east side of what is now a B road. The cast-iron milepost has a triangular plan with an open back, and stands about 0.7m high. It is painted white with black figures. The raised legend reads: N (Newcastle) 6 / M (Morpeth); the detachable plate that formerly bore the mileage 8 ¾ is missing.
Site Name
West View, milepost
Site Type: Specific
Milepost
SITE_STAT
Listed Building Grade II
HER Number
15675
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
Milestone Society National ID: NB_NCMP06; Milestone Society Survey 7 September 2002, surveyor Iain A Davison; https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1450225
YEAR1
2013
YEAR2
2022
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Fair
DAY1
25
District
Newcastle
Easting
424280
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ27SW
MATERIAL
Cast Iron
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
570390
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Gosforth
Description
Great North Road, Brunton Park, in footpath in front of wall, on east side of road. Milestone Society Survey: cast iron post, erected by an unknown authority in the 19th century to the Morpeth/Newcastle iron post design. Inscription reads; N / 4 / : : M / 10¾. 69cm high.
SITEASS
Condition of stone: minor damage. Condition of lettering: attachment lost.
Site Type: Broad
Milepost
SITEDESC
Great North Road, Brunton Park, in footpath in front of wall, on east side of road. Milestone Society Survey: cast iron post, erected by an unknown authority in the 19th century to the Morpeth/Newcastle iron post design. Inscription reads; N / 4 / : : M / 10¾. 69cm high.
Site Name
B1318, Great North Road, milepost
Site Type: Specific
Milepost
HER Number
15674
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
Milestone Society National ID: NB_NCMP04; Milestone Society Survey 7 September 2002, surveyor Iain A Davison
YEAR1
2013
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Good
DAY1
25
District
Newcastle
Easting
424370
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NW
MATERIAL
Cast Iron
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
568540
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Gosforth
Description
Great North Road, by Gosforth Central Middle School field, by traffic lights, in footpath in front of brick wall post, on east side of road. Milestone Society Survey: Metal post with attached metal plate, erected by an unknown authority in the 19th century to the Morpeth/Newcastle iron post design. Inscription reads; N / 3 / : : M / 11¾ . 82cm high.
SITEASS
Condition of stone: some erosion or delamination. Condition of lettering: good, clear cut.
Site Type: Broad
Milepost
SITEDESC
Great North Road, by Gosforth Central Middle School field, by traffic lights, in footpath in front of brick wall post, on east side of road. Milestone Society Survey: Metal post with attached metal plate, erected by an unknown authority in the 19th century to the Morpeth/Newcastle iron post design. Inscription reads; N / 3 / : : M / 11¾ . 82cm high.
Site Name
B1318, Great North Road, milepost
Site Type: Specific
Milepost
HER Number
15673
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
Milestone Society National ID: NB_NCMP03; Milestone Society Survey 7 September 2002, surveyor Iain A Davison
YEAR1
2013
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Poor
DAY1
25
District
Newcastle
Easting
417090
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16NE
MATERIAL
Cast Iron
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
566550
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Walbottle
Description
Milestone Society Survey: Metal post with attached metal plate by the B6528, in parish of THROCKLEY (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE District), Hawthorn Terrace, Walbottle, by junction to terrace at back, in footpath against wall at corner, on north side of road. Milepost, erected by an unknown authority in the 19th century to the Smith Patterson iron shield design. Inscription reads; : NEWCASTLE / 5 {arrow to right} / (HEXHAM / {arrow to left} 15½ /) : : : (C / 52¾ /). ; SMITH PATTERSON / & CO / BLAYDON.
SITEASS
Condition of stone: significant damage or deterioration. Condition of lettering: broken plate
Site Type: Broad
Milepost
SITEDESC
Milestone Society Survey: Metal post with attached metal plate by the B6528, in parish of THROCKLEY (NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE District), Hawthorn Terrace, Walbottle, by junction to terrace at back, in footpath against wall at corner, on north side of road. Milepost, erected by an unknown authority in the 19th century to the Smith Patterson iron shield design. Inscription reads; : NEWCASTLE / 5 {arrow to right} / (HEXHAM / {arrow to left} 15½ /) : : : (C / 52¾ /). ; SMITH PATTERSON / & CO / BLAYDON.
Site Name
Hexham Road, milepost
Site Type: Specific
Milepost
HER Number
15672
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
Milestone Society National ID: NB_NCHX05; Milestone Society Survey 1 March 2001, surveyor Iain A Davison
YEAR1
2013
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
22
District
Newcastle
Easting
425700
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564400
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Closed before 1900.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Closed before 1900.
Site Name
Gibson Street, Steamboat Tavern
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
15671
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heavy Nights - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume Two - The North and East, p 20
YEAR1
2013
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
22
District
Newcastle
Easting
425700
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564400
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Closed before 1900.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Closed before 1900.
Site Name
Gibson Street, Lamb Public House
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
15670
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heavy Nights - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume Two - The North and East, p 20
YEAR1
2013
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
22
District
Newcastle
Easting
425700
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564400
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Closed before 1900.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Closed before 1900.
Site Name
Gibson Street, Grace Darling Tavern
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
15669
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heavy Nights - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume Two - The North and East, p 20
YEAR1
2013
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
22
District
Newcastle
Easting
425600
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564400
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
Closed in the 1880s.
Site Type: Broad
Inn
SITEDESC
Closed in the 1880s.
Site Name
Bedford Place, Star Inn
Site Type: Specific
Inn
HER Number
15668
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heavy Nights - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume Two - The North and East, p 20
YEAR1
2013
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
22
District
Newcastle
Easting
425600
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564400
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Newcastle
Description
On the corner of Stokoe Street. Converted to a house in 1878.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
On the corner of Stokoe Street. Converted to a house in 1878.
Site Name
Stokoe Street, Carvers' Arms Public House
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
15667
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heavy Nights - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume Two - The North and East, p 20
YEAR1
2013
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
22
District
Newcastle
Easting
425500
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564600
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Shieldfield
Description
The Red Lion was originally at 1 & 2 Prince Albert Terrace. In 1911 the beer house had a large bar with three entrances and a sitting room. It was located 'in one of the very best corner positions in one of the most frequented thoroughfares in Shieldfield'. In 1937 the licence was renewed so long as modernisation took place. A new entrance was built. In 1939 the pub moved to Simpson Terrace. In 1931 the Red Lion was offered to Newcastle Breweries but they turned it down. It was bought by Henry Hails. In 1960 it was sold to Aitcheson's. The pub closed in 1964.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
The Red Lion was originally at 1 & 2 Prince Albert Terrace. In 1911 the beer house had a large bar with three entrances and a sitting room. It was located 'in one of the very best corner positions in one of the most frequented thoroughfares in Shieldfield'. In 1937 the licence was renewed so long as modernisation took place. A new entrance was built. In 1939 the pub moved to Simpson Terrace. In 1931 the Red Lion was offered to Newcastle Breweries but they turned it down. It was bought by Henry Hails. In 1960 it was sold to Aitcheson's. The pub closed in 1964.
Site Name
Simpson Terrace, Red Lion Public House
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
15666
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heavy Nights - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume Two - The North and East, p 20