Derwent Haugh, Bone Manure Manufactory

HER Number:
3463

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Derwent Haugh, Bone Manure Manufactory

Place:
Derwent Haugh

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:
Chemical Works

Site Type: Specific:
Fertilizer Works

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
The 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan shows "Firebrick & Bone Manure Manufactories", by the Tyne at this point. It is not entirely clear whether these were two distinct sites (see also HER ref. 3462) or two processes on the one site.

Easting:
2055

Northing:
6325

Grid Reference:
NZ20556325

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 3463 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey Map, c.1855, 6 inch scale, Durham, 2