Ryhope, Limestone Quarry

Tyne and Wear HER(2943): Ryhope, Limestone Quarry - Details

HER Number:
2943

District:
Sunderland

Site Name:
Ryhope, Limestone Quarry

Place:
Ryhope

Map Sheet:
NZ45SW

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:
Stone Extraction Site

Site Type: Specific:
Limestone Quarry

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
Historic Ordnance Survey map evidence shows a Limestone Quarry with a Smithy at this location.

Easting:
4114

Northing:
5478

Grid Reference:
NZ41145478

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 2943 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 6 inch scale, Durham14