Gateshead, Brandling Junction Railway Quay

HER Number:
4861

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Gateshead, Brandling Junction Railway Quay

Place:
Gateshead

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Maritime

Site Type: Broad:
Landing Point

Site Type: Specific:
Quay

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
In 1838 the Brandling Junction Railway Company obtained permission from the Corporation to erect a quay at the east end of Hillgate, which was in place by 1844. This was the terminus of the inclined tubway from Oakwellgate Station goods depot, and included a timber drop for transferring coal and lime to shipping. By 1864 the Brandling Junction Quay had become the North-East Railway Wharf. By 1940 it was cleared of buildings, and rebuilt as a General Post Office sorting office by 1985.

Easting:
2561

Northing:
6384

Grid Reference:
NZ25616384

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 4861 >> Northern Counties Archaeological Services, 1998, Gateshead Regional Music Centre, Archaeological Desk Top Assessment