Shown on Ordnance Survey Second Edition of 1896; AAG Archaeology, 2013, Skinnerburn Road, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne - Archaeological Assessment
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
03
District
Newcastle
Easting
424070
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
562970
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Elswick
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition.
Site Type: Broad
Water Transport Site
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition.
Site Name
Elswick, boat house on River Tyne
Site Type: Specific
Boat House
HER Number
10126
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Shown on Ordnance Survey Second Edition of 1896
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Commercial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
03
District
Newcastle
Easting
424070
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563020
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Elswick
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition.
Site Type: Broad
Inn
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition.
Site Name
Tower Inn
Site Type: Specific
Inn
HER Number
10125
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Shown on Ordnance Survey Second Edition of 1896
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
03
District
Newcastle
Easting
424030
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
1
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563030
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Elswick
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition.
Site Type: Broad
Metal Industry Site
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey second edition.
Site Name
Elswick, smithy
Site Type: Specific
Blacksmiths Workshop
HER Number
10124
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Shown on Ordnance Survey Second Edition of 1896
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Recreational
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
03
DAY2
27
District
Newcastle
Easting
424240
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
1
MONTH2
3
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
563230
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Elswick
Description
Probably the first running ground in Tyne and Wear. It opened in 1858. It was designed to host professional running. The Victoria Ground had a 444 yard track and a grandstand. In 1861 the half mile race between James Rowan and Jack White attracted at least 5000 people. The Victoria Ground was bought by the North Eastern Railway Company in 1863.
Site Type: Broad
Racing Sports Site
SITEDESC
Probably the first running ground in Tyne and Wear. It opened in 1858. It was designed to host professional running. The Victoria Ground had a 444 yard track and a grandstand. In 1861 the half mile race between James Rowan and Jack White attracted at least 5000 people. The Victoria Ground was bought by the North Eastern Railway Company in 1863.
Site Name
Victoria Running Ground
Site Type: Specific
Athletics Track
HER Number
10123
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Ordnance Survey Second Edition of 1896; Lynn Pearson, 2010, Played in Tyne and Wear - charting the heritage of people at play, p 114