North Shields, Union Quay, Peggy's Hole

HER Number:
13355

District:
N Tyneside

Site Name:
North Shields, Union Quay, Peggy's Hole

Place:
North Shields

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Maritime

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Landing Point

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
Peggy's Hole is named after a naval ship 'The Peggy' which was moored near the entrance of 'the Gut' where the fishing boats landed their catch. During the French Wars at the end of the 18th century, North and South Shields were victims of Press Gang raids. In 1796, 250 mechanics and seamen from North Shields were pressed into service in a single raid. The town was cordoned off by troops. Many Tyneside sailors were pressed into service in the Battle of Trafalgar.

Easting:
361

Northing:
683

Grid Reference:
NZ361683

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
North Tyneside Council and Nexus, North Shields Heritage Trail, board 7 'Peggy's Hole'