Ouseburn, Lower Steenberg's Yard, retaining wall

HER Number:
16103

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Ouseburn, Lower Steenberg's Yard, retaining wall

Place:
Ouseburn

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Monument

Site Type: Broad:
Wall

Site Type: Specific:
Revetment

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

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:
2631

Northing:
6431

Grid Reference:
NZ26316431

Lats/Lons:

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