Historic Ordnance Survey map evidence shows the position of St Anthony's Chemical Works.
Site Type: Broad
Chemical Industry Site
SITEDESC
St Anthony's Chemical Works.
Site Name
St Anthony's Chemical Works
Site Type: Specific
Chemical Works
HER Number
4193
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4193 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98
YEAR1
1994
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
COMP2
Claire MacRae
DAY1
01
DAY2
07
District
Newcastle
Easting
2861
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
09
MONTH2
07
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
6296
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Byker
Description
St Anthony's Lead Works was in operation between 1846-1932. At the peak of its production the site employed c150 people. The lead works smelted lead ore imported from Europe, principally Spain and processed this along with UK produced lead. The factory refined lead ore to extract silver and manufacture red lead, lead sheet and lead pipe. One of the most important products was red lead since it is insoluble in water so when mixed with linseed oil produces long lasting rust roof paint. Following the closure of the works the buildings were demolished. The site was landscaped in the mid 1960s.
Site Type: Broad
Metal Industry Site
SITEDESC
St Anthony's Lead Works was in operation between 1846-1932. At the peak of its production the site employed c150 people. The lead works smelted lead ore imported from Europe, principally Spain and processed this along with UK produced lead. A horizontal condenser flue and chimney associated with the smelting process ran north to south through the site. The factory refined lead ore to extract silver and manufacture red lead, lead sheet and lead pipe. One of the most important products was red lead since it is insoluble in water so when mixed with linseed oil produces long lasting rust roof paint. Following the closure of the works the buildings were demolished prior to World War II. The site was landscaped in the mid 1960s.
Site Name
St Anthony's Lead Works
Site Type: Specific
Lead Works
HER Number
4192
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4192 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98; Newcastle City Council and Newcastle University, 2010, St Anthony's Lead Works, Site Investigation Report
YEAR1
1994
YEAR2
2015
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
DAY1
01
District
Newcastle
Easting
2808
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
09
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
6333
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Byker
Description
A battery of Coke Ovens appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan of the area but is not shown on the 2nd edition plan, indicating that it was out of use by 1895.
Site Type: Broad
Fuel Production Site
SITEDESC
A battery of Coke Ovens. This site is not shown on the 2nd edition OS mapping, so out of use by 1895.
Site Name
Byker, Coke Ovens
Site Type: Specific
Coke Oven
HER Number
4191
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4191 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98
YEAR1
1994
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
DAY1
01
District
Newcastle
Easting
2788
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
09
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
6342
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Byker
Description
This Brick and Tile Works appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan of the area but is not shown on the 2nd edition plan, indicating that it was out of use by 1895.
Site Type: Broad
Brick and Tilemaking Site
SITEDESC
A Brick and Tile Works. This site is not shown on the 2nd edition OS mapping, so out of use by 1895.
Site Name
Byker, brick and tile works
Site Type: Specific
Brickworks
HER Number
4190
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4190 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98
YEAR1
1994
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
01
DAY2
30
District
Newcastle
Easting
2836
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
09
MONTH2
03
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
6376
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Byker
Description
High Pit. This site was recorded as its name suggests that it was the site of a coal mine. However, on the 1st edition OS mapping it looks like just farm buildings. This is the same grid reference as Restoration Pit of St Anthony's Colliery (HER 6941), which opened before 1769. Could Restoration Pit and High Pit be one and the same?
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
High Pit. This site was recorded as its name suggests that it was the site of a coal mine. However, on the 1st edition OS mapping it looks like just farm buildings. This is the same grid reference as Restoration Pit of St Anthony's Colliery (HER 6941), which opened before 1769. Could Restoration Pit and High Pit be one and the same?
Site Name
High Pit
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
4189
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4189 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98; Durham Mining Museum www.dmm.org.uk
YEAR1
1994
YEAR2
2005
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
DAY1
01
District
Newcastle
Easting
2806
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
09
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
6435
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Byker
Description
This Coal Shaft is marked as ‘Old’ on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan, so was probably out of use by 1858.
Site Type: Broad
Mining Industry Site
SITEDESC
A Coal Shaft, marked as Old on the 1st edition OS mapping, so was out of use by 1858.
Site Name
Byker, Coal Shaft
Site Type: Specific
Mine Shaft
HER Number
4188
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4188 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98
YEAR1
1994
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
Crossref
4185
DAY1
01
District
Newcastle
Easting
2903
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
09
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
6581
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Walker
Description
Historic Ordnance Survey map evidence shows the position of Fair Pit.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Fair Pit.
Site Name
Fair Pit
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
4187
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4187 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98
YEAR1
1994
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
01
DAY2
20
District
Newcastle
Easting
2886
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
09
MONTH2
10
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
6575
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Walker
Description
The windmill and a house and stable were built on the north-western corner of a field called 'Butcher Close' by John Rennoldson. The lease was first granted in 1808 and renewed for a further 21 years in 1828. Walker Mill (Corn) appears on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan, but is not shown on the 2nd edition plan, so was probably out of use by 1895.
Site Type: Broad
Power Generation Site
SITEDESC
Walker Mill (Corn), appears to be a windmill on the 1st edition OS mapping. This is not shown on the 2nd edition OS mapping, so was out of use by 1895. The windmill and a house and stable were built on the north-western corner of a field called 'Butcher Close' by John Rennoldson. The lease was first granted in 1808 and renewed for a further 21 years in 1828.
Site Name
Walker, Windmill
Site Type: Specific
Windmill
HER Number
4186
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4186 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98
J.C. Day, 1965, A Preliminary Survey of Newcastle Windmills, p 67
W. Muncaster, 2003, Miller's Dene Recreation Ground, Walker, Newcastle, Archaeological Assessment
YEAR1
1994
YEAR2
2003
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
4184, 4187
DAY1
01
DAY2
15
District
Newcastle
Easting
2938
EASTING2
2852
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
09
MONTH2
01
Grid Reference
NZ
NGR2
NZ
Northing
6587
NORTHING2
6549
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Walker
Description
This Wagonway first appears on Greenwood's map of 1828, but was short lived as it was out of use by the 1847 plan of the Great Northern Coal Field. It is marked as ‘Old’ on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey plan (1858).
Site Type: Broad
Tramway Transport Site
SITEDESC
A waggonway running from Gosforth Pit and past Fair Pit, both in Walker Colliery, to coal staiths in Wallsend. This made redundant, or provided an alternative to, coal staiths serving Gosforth and Fair pit in Walker and Wincomblee further downstream.
Site Name
Wagonway from Gosforth Pit to Wallsend
Site Type: Specific
Wagonway
HER Number
4185
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4185 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98
Greenwood, 1828, Map of Northumberland; J.T.W Bell, 1847, A Plan of the Great Northern Coalfield, Northumberland Records Office, 438/6/2; W. Muncaster, 2003, Miller's Dene Recreation Ground, Walker, Newcastle, Archaeological Assessment; Alan Williams Archaeology, 2012, Waggonways North of the River Tyne: Tyne and Wear HER Enhancement Project 2011-12
YEAR1
1994
YEAR2
2013
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Truman L.P.H
COMP2
Claire MacRae
Crossref
4185, 4210
DAY1
01
DAY2
14
District
Newcastle
Easting
2848
EASTING2
0
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
MONTH1
09
MONTH2
09
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
6549
NORTHING2
0
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Walker
Description
Historic Ordnance Survey map evidence shows the position of Gosforth Pit.
Site Type: Broad
Coal Mining Site
SITEDESC
Gosforth Pit. Shown on Oliver's Plan of 1840.
Site Name
Gosforth Pit
Site Type: Specific
Colliery
HER Number
4184
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
<< HER 4184 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, 1864, 6 inch scale, Northumberland, 98; Oliver, 1840, Plan of Walker Estate in the County of Northumberland, D/NCP/19/4