Penshaw, Penshaw Hill, Quarry

HER Number:
3091

District:
Sunderland

Site Name:
Penshaw, Penshaw Hill, Quarry

Place:
Penshaw

Map Sheet:
NZ35SW

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:
Penshaw Hill Quarry shown on the First Edition Ordnance Survey 1856 but disused by 1898. Large quarry with some evidence of bedding plans, and producing building stone as well as lime for burning. First edition map shows lime kiln in the centre.

Easting:
3353

Northing:
5442

Grid Reference:
NZ33535442

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 3091 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey Map, c.1855, 6 inch scale, Durham, 13; Archaeo-Environment Ltd, 2010, Historic Environment Survey for National Trust Properties, Tyne and Wear - Penshaw Monument