Ordnance Survey First Edition 1856; Newcastle Local Studies Library, photo c.1922 (Acc 12820, Neg 26/7/87); Turnbull, L, 2015, A Celebration of our Mining Heritage
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2008
YEAR2
2015
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
11331
DAY1
20
District
Newcastle
Easting
427860
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565630
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Heaton
Description
In December 1872 it was reported that "additional facilities are required to handle increased goods and other traffic, necessitating an engine shed and cottages at Heaton, at an estimated cost of £23,000". The first engine shed was opened on 31st August 1875
Site Type: Broad
Railway Transport Site
SITEDESC
In December 1872 it was reported that "additional facilities are required to handle increased goods and other traffic, necessitating an engine shed and cottages at Heaton, at an estimated cost of £23,000". The first engine shed was opened on 31st August 1875
Site Name
Heaton Junction, engine shed
Site Type: Specific
Engine Shed
HER Number
11333
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
K. Hoole, 1986, The North East, A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain, Vol 4
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
11331
DAY1
20
District
Newcastle
Easting
428140
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565740
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Heaton
Description
In December 1872 it was reported that "additional facilities are required to handle increased goods and other traffic, necessitating an engine shed and cottages at Heaton, at an estimated cost of £23,000". The first engine shed was opened on 31st August 1875
Site Type: Broad
Railway Transport Site
SITEDESC
In December 1872 it was reported that "additional facilities are required to handle increased goods and other traffic, necessitating an engine shed and cottages at Heaton, at an estimated cost of £23,000". The first engine shed was opened on 31st August 1875
Site Name
Heaton Junction, engine shed
Site Type: Specific
Engine Shed
HER Number
11332
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
K. Hoole, 1986, The North East, A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain, Vol 4
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2008
English, British
ADDITINF
y
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
1063, 1186, 11330, 11332, 11333
DAY1
20
District
Newcastle
Easting
427380
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565480
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Heaton
Description
Junction of the North Eastern Railway (HER 1063) and the Tynemouth Branch (HER 1186). In December 1872 it was reported that "additional facilities are required to handle increased goods and other traffic, necessitating an engine shed and cottages at Heaton, at an estimated cost of £23,000". The shed was authorised in 1874 at a cost of £9,270 18s 6d. The first engine shed was opened on 31st August 1875. In 1889 extensions costing £20,300 were authorised, including a shed for varnishing engines and coaches. Later in the year plans were submitted for carriage stores, washing sheds, engine and carriage painting shop and extension to the engine shed. A further £5,800 was spent on a 50 feet turntable and sidings. In 1894 plans were prepared for a shed to hold 132 and 154 engines - this would have been the largest shed on the North Eastern Railway. The carriage sheds were later used for Tyneside electric stock and were destroyed by fire on August 11th 1918. All the steam locomotives at Heaton were moved to other sheds in June 1963 but the shed continued to be used for repairs and storage of locomotives. The two electric locomotives had moved to South Gosforth car sheds by September 1964.
Site Type: Broad
Railway Transport Site
SITEDESC
Junction of the North Eastern Railway (HER 1063) and the Tynemouth Branch (HER 1186). In December 1872 it was reported that "additional facilities are required to handle increased goods and other traffic, necessitating an engine shed and cottages at Heaton, at an estimated cost of £23,000". The shed was authorised in 1874 at a cost of £9,270 18s 6d. The first engine shed was opened on 31st August 1875. In 1889 extensions costing £20,300 were authorised, including a shed for varnishing engines and coaches. Later in the year plans were submitted for carriage stores, washing sheds, engine and carriage painting shop and extension to the engine shed. A further £5,800 was spent on a 50 feet turntable and sidings. In 1894 plans were prepared for a shed to hold 132 and 154 engines - this would have been the largest shed on the North Eastern Railway. The carriage sheds were later used for Tyneside electric stock and were destroyed by fire on August 11th 1918. All the steam locomotives at Heaton were moved to other sheds in June 1963 but the shed continued to be used for repairs and storage of locomotives. The two electric locomotives had moved to South Gosforth car sheds by September 1964.
Site Name
Heaton Junction
Site Type: Specific
Railway Junction
HER Number
11331
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
K. Hoole, 1986, The North East, A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain, Vol 4
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
11331
DAY1
20
District
Newcastle
Easting
427600
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565550
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Heaton
Description
In December 1872 it was reported that "additional facilities are required to handle increased goods and other traffic, necessitating an engine shed and cottages at Heaton, at an estimated cost of £23,000". The first engine shed was opened on 31st August 1875
Site Type: Broad
Railway Transport Site
SITEDESC
In December 1872 it was reported that "additional facilities are required to handle increased goods and other traffic, necessitating an engine shed and cottages at Heaton, at an estimated cost of £23,000". The first engine shed was opened on 31st August 1875
Site Name
Heaton Junction, engine shed
Site Type: Specific
Engine Shed
HER Number
11330
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
K. Hoole, 1986, The North East, A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain, Vol 4
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2008
English, British
ADDITINF
y
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Good
DAY1
20
District
S Tyneside
Easting
438800
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ36SE
MATERIAL
Greenstone
MONTH1
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563100
General Period
PREHISTORIC
Specific Period
Neolithic -4,000 to -2,200
Place
Cleadon
Description
A polished greenstone axe was found in the Cleadon Hills probably in 1994. There is no further information regarding the circumstances of the discovery, nor a more precise findspot. The axe is a small one, 82mm in length, 47mm wide at its widest point nearest the blade, tapering to 22mm at the rear. It is equally bevelled towards the blade which is presented as a curve and on which the bevels are highly polished. There are very slight chips on the blade edge presumably caused in use and occasional remnants of flaking scars visible on the body of the axe, which is similarly highly polished. The sides of the body have been worked to present flat faces 5mm in width. In size and form there is nothing to distinguish the find from other small axes traditionally considered to belong to the early Neolithic, perhaps 3500 BC. It is likely that the stone on which it was worked, if not the piece itself, represents an import. The whole object is in remarkably good condition and is a highly presentable piece, well worthy of display or donation to a museum.
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
SITEDESC
A polished greenstone axe was found in the Cleadon Hills probably in 1994. There is no further information regarding the circumstances of the discovery, nor a more precise findspot. The axe is a small one, 82mm in length, 47mm wide at its widest point nearest the blade, tapering to 22mm at the rear. It is equally bevelled towards the blade which is presented as a curve and on which the bevels are highly polished. There are very slight chips on the blade edge presumably caused in use and occasional remnants of flaking scars visible on the body of the axe, which is similarly highly polished. The sides of the body have been worked to present flat faces 5mm in width. In size and form there is nothing to distinguish the find from other small axes traditionally considered to belong to the early Neolithic, perhaps 3500 BC. It is likely that the stone on which it was worked, if not the piece itself, represents an import. The whole object is in remarkably good condition and is a highly presentable piece, well worthy of display or donation to a museum.
Site Name
Cleadon Hills, polished stone axe
Site Type: Specific
Polished Axehead
HER Number
11329
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
Pers comm, Steve Speak, Tyne and Wear Museums, 2/12/2005
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2008
English, British
ADDITINF
y
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
20
District
Newcastle
Easting
428280
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565660
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Walkergate
Description
The Woolsington House Public House is shown on Ordnance Survey first edition, however this was rebuilt as the Wolsington Hotel in 1902 (date over door). A brick building with sash windows on first floor and leaded four-light windows at ground floor. Decorative stone lintels above ground floor windows. Grand doorcase with date and fruit detail. Foliage and flowers in colourful stone panels beneath the windows. Slate roof with ridge tiles {1}. Altered in 1890 and then rebuilt in 1902. Belonged to Gateshead brewer, Isaac Tucker. In 1929 a new sitting room was built. In 1939 an extended buffet was built. The pub was known locally as "Seaman Watson's" after its former manager and featherweight boxing champion "Seaman" Tommy Watson. The pub was famous from the 1950s for Sailor, the resident South African grey parrot {Bennison 1997, pp 41-42}.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
The Woolsington House Public House is shown on Ordnance Survey first edition, however this was rebuilt as the Wolsington Hotel in 1902 (date over door). A brick building with sash windows on first floor and leaded four-light windows at ground floor. Decorative stone lintels above ground floor windows. Grand doorcase with date and fruit detail. Foliage and flowers in colourful stone panels beneath the windows. Slate roof with ridge tiles {1}. Altered in 1890 and then rebuilt in 1902. Belonged to Gateshead brewer, Isaac Tucker. In 1929 a new sitting room was built. In 1939 an extended buffet was built. The pub was known locally as "Seaman Watson's" after its former manager and featherweight boxing champion "Seaman" Tommy Watson. The pub was famous from the 1950s for Sailor, the resident South African grey parrot {Bennison 1997, pp 41-42}.
Site Name
515 Shields Road, Wolsington Hotel
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
11328
Form of Evidence
Earthwork
Sources
Pers comm, Jennifer Morrison, 2008; Brian Bennison, 1997, Heavy Nights - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Vol 2, pp 41-42
YEAR1
2008
English, British
ADDITINF
y
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
20
District
Newcastle
Easting
428300
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
565670
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Walkergate
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition of 1856 as The Engine Public House. White-painted stone, ashlar quoins, slate roof. Three storeys, the top floor being the attic space with windows just under the eaves. Two doors in moulded doorcases on front façade and two traditional pub windows with 12 lights in similar moulded cases, painted black and red. Old brass lamp above right hand door. Demolished without record circa 2005. Number 517 adjoining is stone-fronted with sash windows, moulded doorcase and pediment and modern louvred shutters. Same three storeys, slate roof {1}. A Newcastle Breweries house from 1914. In 1977 it was described as "a gloriously basic working man's pub". It was modernised in the mid 1980s {Bennison 1997, p 42}.
Site Type: Broad
Eating and Drinking Establishment
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition of 1856 as The Engine Public House. White-painted stone, ashlar quoins, slate roof. Three storeys, the top floor being the attic space with windows just under the eaves. Two doors in moulded doorcases on front façade and two traditional pub windows with 12 lights in similar moulded cases, painted black and red. Old brass lamp above right hand door. Demolished without record circa 2005. Number 517 adjoining is stone-fronted with sash windows, moulded doorcase and pediment and modern louvred shutters. Same three storeys, slate roof {1}. A Newcastle Breweries house from 1914. In 1977 it was described as "a gloriously basic working man's pub". It was modernised in the mid 1980s {Bennison 1997, p 42}.
Site Name
Walkergate, Shields Road, Colliery Engine Inn
Site Type: Specific
Public House
HER Number
11327
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Pers comm, Jennifer Morrison, 2008; Brian Bennison, 1997, Heavy Nights - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Vol 2, p 42
SURVIVAL
None
YEAR1
2008
English, British
ADDITINF
y
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
19
District
N Tyneside
Easting
433700
Grid ref figure
6
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
LANDUSE
Garden
Map Sheet
NZ36NW
MATERIAL
Steel
MONTH1
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
568500
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
West Chirton
Description
Probable Anderson shelter, double width, 2.88m wide x 1.76m high and 3.65m long. Some of the corrugated steel panels are missing from the front and back. Has a central shed-type wooden door. Being removed from garden summer 2008.
Site Type: Broad
Civil Defence Site
SITEDESC
Probable Anderson shelter, double width, 2.88m wide x 1.76m high and 3.65m long. Some of the corrugated steel panels are missing from the front and back. Has a central shed-type wooden door. Being removed from garden summer 2008.
Site Name
West Chirton, Balkwell Avenue, Anderson Shelter
Site Type: Specific
Anderson Shelter
HER Number
11326
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Pers comm, Jennifer Morrison, 2008
YEAR1
2008
English, British
ADDITINF
y
Class
Defence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
CONDITION
Good
DAY1
19
District
Newcastle
Easting
419930
Grid ref figure
8
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
LANDUSE
Garden
Map Sheet
NZ16NE
MATERIAL
Brick and concrete
MONTH1
8
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
567080
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Westerhope
Description
Brick surface air raid shelter, single storey with reinforced concrete roof. 2.45m long, 2.1m wide and 1.8m high. Door 1.6m high and 0.67m wide. Two splayed observation slits in each of the short side walls, one in the northern elevation. Three air vents in the short side wall. A brick blast wall protects the entrance.
Site Type: Broad
Civil Defence Site
SITEDESC
Brick surface air raid shelter, single storey with reinforced concrete roof. 2.45m long, 2.1m wide and 1.8m high. Door 1.6m high and 0.67m wide. Two splayed observation slits in each of the short side walls, one in the northern elevation. Three air vents in the short side wall. A brick blast wall protects the entrance.