Whorlton, road to East Whorlton

HER Number:
11595

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Whorlton, road to East Whorlton

Place:
Whorlton

Map Sheet:
NZ16NE

Class:
Transport

Site Type: Broad:
Road Transport Site

Site Type: Specific:
Road

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
A plan of 1767 shows a north-south road linking Whorlton Moor House (HER 11590) and West Whorlton (HER 1579) to what is now Stamfordham Road. The road is still in existence and gives access to Whorlton Grange Nursing Home and Westerhope Golf Club.

Easting:
192

Northing:
684

Grid Reference:
NZ192684

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
I. Thompson, 1767, A Plan of the Lordship of Newburn Belonging to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland (Woodhorn Sant/Beq/9/1/1/24 and 25)