Lower Steenberg's Yard, retaining wall
Lower Steenberg's Yard, retaining wall
HER Number
16103
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Lower Steenberg's Yard, retaining wall
Place
Ouseburn
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
Class
Monument <By Form>
Site Type: Broad
Barrier
Site Type: Specific
Revetment
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
Tall retaining wall. The wall features stone below and brick above. The west face of the upper section of the wall is seen from Ouseburn Street, standing c.2.5m high, of old brown brick, with some patching and repair in bright orange, late 20th century brick.
Easting
426310
Northing
564310
Grid Reference
NZ426310564310
Sources
The Archaeological Practice Ltd. 2010, Maynard's Toffee Factory, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, Historic Buildings Recording Phase 2; ASUD, 2018, Steenberg's Yard, Ouse St - Building Recording; Archaeological Services Durham University, 2018. Lower Steenberg's Yard, Ouse Street, Newcastle upon Tyne archaeological building recording, report 4919, HER4834