An area of WW2 aircraft obstructions at Ryton Haugh. Formed by a network of continuous ditches with adjacent upcast banks of spoil, covering an area measuring around 700m by 400m. The ditches have been destroyed by later development. This is the site of Blaydon Race Course and later Stella South Power Station.
Site Type: Broad
Defence Obstruction
SITEDESC
An area of Second World War aircraft obstructions at Ryton Haugh. Formed by a network of continuous ditches with adjacent upcast banks of spoil, covering an area measuring around 700m by 400m. The ditches have been destroyed by later development. This is the site of Blaydon Race Course and later Stella South Power Station.
Site Name
Ryton Haugh, aircraft obstructions
Site Type: Specific
Aircraft Obstruction
HER Number
11485
Form of Evidence
Destroyed Monument
Sources
English Heritage, 2008, Hadrian's Wall National Mapping Programme (1436049); Aerial Photograph RAF FNO/129 1098 01-SEP-1942
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
5676
DAY1
27
District
Newcastle
Easting
1904
EASTING2
1953
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ17SE
MONTH1
10
Grid Reference
NZ
NGR2
NZ
Northing
7164
NORTHING2
7135
parish
Woolsington
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Second World War 1939 to 1945
Place
Woolsington
Description
During World War Two RAF Woolsington was a grass flying field equipped with Bellman and Blister aircraft hangars as well as civilian hangars. By 1944 its function was a storage and maintenance unit attached to 43 Group. Post-war prior to 1985, the airfield was expanded and redeveloped as a civil airport. Two large structures are visible on aerial photographs of 1946.
Site Type: Broad
Air Transport Site
SITEDESC
During World War Two RAF Woolsington was a grass flying field equipped with Bellman and Blister aircraft hangars as well as civilian hangars. By 1944 its function was a storage and maintenance unit attached to 43 Group. Post-war prior to 1985, the airfield was expanded and redeveloped as a civil airport. Two large structures are visible on aerial photographs of 1946.
Site Name
RAF Woolsington, aircraft hangars
Site Type: Specific
Hangar
HER Number
11484
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
English Heritage, 2008, Hadrian's Wall National Mapping Programme (1432087); Aerial Photograph RAF/106G/UK/1193 4194 27-Feb-1946
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Clare Henderson
DAY1
27
DAY2
27
District
Newcastle
Easting
17884
EASTING2
1787
Grid ref figure
10
Map Sheet
NZ17SE
MONTH1
10
MONTH2
11
Grid Reference
NZ
NGR2
NZ
NMRNUMBER
NZ 17 SE 25
Northing
69909
NORTHING2
6991
parish
Woolsington
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Post Medieval 1540 to 1901
Place
Woolsington
Description
A probable waggonway of post medieval period seen as a cropmark and earthwork on aerial photographs of 1946 and 1988. Continues the line of Walbottle Moors Waggonway (HER 4271). After a gap, the waggonway continues as an earthwork running towards a mine at Prestwick Pit just north of Black Callerton Hill.
Site Type: Broad
Tramway Transport Site
SITEDESC
A probable waggonway of post medieval period seen as a cropmark and earthwork on aerial photographs of 1946 and 1988. Continues the line of Walbottle Moors Waggonway (HER 4271). After a gap, the waggonway continues as an earthwork running towards a mine at Prestwick Pit just north of Black Callerton Hill.
Site Name
Woolsington, waggonway
Site Type: Specific
Wagonway
HER Number
11483
Form of Evidence
Earthwork
Sources
English Heritage, 2008, Hadrian's Wall National Mapping Programme (1440686); Aerial Photograph RAF/106G/UK/1193 3196 27-Feb-1946 and NMR OS/88050 28 14-Apr-1988
YEAR1
2008
YEAR2
2020
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
27
District
Newcastle
Easting
1838
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ17SE
MONTH1
10
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
7116
parish
Woolsington
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966
Place
Woolsington
Description
Spoil heap since on aerial photograph of 1946. Now levelled.
Site Type: Broad
Mining Industry Site
SITEDESC
Spoil heap since on aerial photograph of 1946. Now levelled.
Site Name
Woolsington, spoil heap
Site Type: Specific
Spoil Heap
HER Number
11482
Form of Evidence
Levelled Earthwork
Sources
English Heritage, 2008, Hadrian's Wall National Mapping Programme (1440756); Aerial Photograph RAF/106G/UK/1193 4194 27-Feb-1946
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
27
District
Newcastle
Easting
186
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ17SE
MONTH1
10
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
714
parish
Woolsington
General Period
MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Medieval 1066 to 1540
Place
Woolsington
Description
Medieval or post medieval narrow ridge and furrow seen as earthworks and levelled earthworks on aerial photographs.
Site Type: Broad
Cultivation Marks
SITEDESC
Medieval or post medieval narrow ridge and furrow seen as earthworks and levelled earthworks on aerial photographs.
Site Name
Woolsington, ridge and furrow
Site Type: Specific
Ridge and Furrow
HER Number
11481
Form of Evidence
Levelled Earthwork
Sources
English Heritage, 2008, Hadrian's Wall National Mapping Programme (1440832); Aerial Photograph RAF/106G/UK/1193 4196 27-Feb-1946
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
27
District
Newcastle
Easting
186
Grid ref figure
6
Map Sheet
NZ17SE
MONTH1
10
Grid Reference
NZ
NMRNUMBER
NZ 17 SE 35
Northing
702
parish
Woolsington
General Period
MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Medieval 1066 to 1540
Place
Woolsington
Description
Medieval or post medieval narrow ridge and furrow seen as earthworks and levelled earthworks on aerial photographs. South-west of Newcastle Airport.
Site Type: Broad
Cultivation Marks
SITEDESC
Medieval or post medieval narrow ridge and furrow seen as earthworks and levelled earthworks on aerial photographs. South-west of Newcastle Airport.
Site Name
Woolsington, ridge and furrow
Site Type: Specific
Ridge and Furrow
HER Number
11480
Form of Evidence
Levelled Earthwork
Sources
English Heritage, 2008, Hadrian's Wall National Mapping Programme (1440723); Aerial Photograph RAF/106G/UK/1193 4194 27-Feb-1946 and NMR OS/80076 289 11-May-1980
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
27
District
Newcastle
Easting
1936
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ17SE
MONTH1
10
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
7061
parish
Woolsington
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Post Medieval 1540 to 1901
Place
Woolsington
Description
Ridge and furrow, now levelled.
Site Type: Broad
Cultivation Marks
SITEDESC
Ridge and furrow, now levelled.
Site Name
Woolsington, ridge and furrow
Site Type: Specific
Narrow Ridge and Furrow
HER Number
11479
Form of Evidence
Levelled Earthwork
Sources
English Heritage, 2008, Hadrian's Wall National Mapping Programme (1440823); Aerial Photograph RAF/106G/UK/1193 3196 and 4196 27-Feb-1946
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
7728
DAY1
27
District
Newcastle
Easting
1964
EASTING2
1997
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ17SE
MONTH1
10
Grid Reference
NZ
NGR2
NZ
Northing
7293
NORTHING2
7282
parish
Dinnington
General Period
MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Medieval 1066 to 1540
Place
Dinnington
Description
Three blocks of ridge and furrow, now levelled.
Site Type: Broad
Cultivation Marks
SITEDESC
Three blocks of ridge and furrow, now levelled.
Site Name
Moory Spot Farm, ridge and furrow
Site Type: Specific
Ridge and Furrow
HER Number
11478
Form of Evidence
Levelled Earthwork
Sources
English Heritage, 2008, Hadrian's Wall National Mapping Programme (1440767); Aerial Photograph RAF/106G/UK/1193 4096 27-Feb-1946
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
27
District
Newcastle
Easting
1996
EASTING2
1830
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ17SE
MONTH1
10
Grid Reference
NZ
NGR2
NZ
Northing
7335
NORTHING2
7136
parish
Dinnington
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
20th Century 1901 to 2000
Place
Dinnington
Description
Site of aerial ropeway to Robert Pit (HER 4353).
Site Type: Broad
Mine Lifting and Winding Structure
SITEDESC
Site of aerial ropeway to Robert Pit (HER 4353).
Site Name
Dinnington, aerial ropeway
Site Type: Specific
Aerial Ropeway
HER Number
11477
Form of Evidence
Destroyed Monument
Sources
English Heritage, 2008, Hadrian's Wall National Mapping Programme (1440767); Aerial Photograph RAF/106G/UK/1193 4096 27-Feb-1946
YEAR1
2008
English, British
Class
Industrial
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
27
District
Newcastle
Easting
1961
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ17SE
MONTH1
10
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
7330
parish
Dinnington
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
20th Century 1901 to 2000
Place
Dinnington
Description
Levelled earthwork remains of a C20 shaft.
Site Type: Broad
Mining Industry Site
SITEDESC
Levelled earthwork remains of a C20 shaft.
Site Name
Dinnington, mine shaft
Site Type: Specific
Mine Shaft
HER Number
11476
Form of Evidence
Levelled Earthwork
Sources
English Heritage, 2008, Hadrian's Wall National Mapping Programme (1440772); Aerial Photograph RAF/106G/UK/1193 4096 27-Feb-1946