Birtley, smithy

HER Number:
17231

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Birtley, smithy

Place:
Birtley

Map Sheet:
NZ25NE

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:
Metal Workers Workshop

Site Type: Specific:
Blacksmiths Workshop

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Demolished Building

Description:
Smithy shown on the second edition ordnance survey plan 1893. Also present on later plans to at least 1940. An archaeological evaluation in 2009 revealed that the smithy was either extended or had a coal shed added in the 20th century.

Easting:
2748

Northing:
5582

Grid Reference:
NZ27485582

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
The Archaeological Practice Ltd. 2009, The Rose and Shamrock Hotel - Archaeological Evaluation; Second Edition Ordnance Survey plan, 1893; Archaeological Research Services, 2009, The Rose and Shamrock Hotel - Archaeological Assessment