Whitley Bay, Marden Quarry, Tower

HER Number:
5877

District:
N Tyneside

Site Name:
Whitley Bay, Marden Quarry, Tower

Place:
Monkseaton

Map Sheet:
NZ37SE

Class:

Site Type: Broad:
Building

Site Type: Specific:
Office

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
This stone tower stood on Marden Road next to Marden Quarry (HER 1193). It was originally built as offices but may also have been used as a powder and explosives store. It was a local landmark until it was demolished in 1965. A painting of 1900 by an unknown artist survives of the tower.

Easting:
3564

Northing:
7146

Grid Reference:
NZ35647146

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 5877 >> C. W. Steel, 2000, Images of England - Monkseaton and Hillheads, p 80 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1850