Sheriff Hill, Blue Quarries

Tyne and Wear HER(3830): Sheriff Hill, Blue Quarries - Details

HER Number:
3830

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Sheriff Hill, Blue Quarries

Place:
Sheriff Hill

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:
Stone Extraction Site

Site Type: Specific:
Quarry

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
Historic Ordnance Survey map evidence shows Blue Quarries at this location.

Easting:
2682

Northing:
6071

Grid Reference:
NZ26826071

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 3830 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey Map, c.1855, 6 inch scale, Durham, 7