Ouseburn, Lower Steenberg's Yard, approach tunnel

HER Number:
16096

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Ouseburn, Lower Steenberg's Yard, approach tunnel

Place:
Ouseburn

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Transport

Site Type: Broad:
Tunnel

Site Type: Specific:
Road Tunnel

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Architectural Component

Description:
A mid-19th century approach tunnel between Lower Steenberg's Yard and the Quayside. The tunnel dates to the mid 19th century and may be associated with the portal of the Victoria Tunnel (HER4091).The tunnel may represent a later route of the subterranean wagonway but must have also functioned as a route providing direct access to the industrialbuildings on the banks of the Ouseburn. Now part of the Toffee Factory office buildings.

Easting:
2639

Northing:
6418

Grid Reference:
NZ26396418

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
The Archaeological Practice Ltd. 2010, Maynard's Toffee Factory, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, Historic Buildings Recording Phases 1 and 2