Newcastle, Arthur's Hill Brewery

HER Number:
1801

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, Arthur's Hill Brewery

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:
Brewing and Malting Site

Site Type: Specific:
Brewery

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
Arthur's Hill Brewery on Bell Street, Westgate Road was built by a Mr. Burdess, and in 1870 passed into the hands of Mr. John Meikle. The brewery premises were in a compact building fronting on Bell Street, Westagte Road. Described as "modern" fitted in 1890 by the famous house of Hodgson & Co., Edinburgh. The right hand portion of the first floor was taken up by the brewer's office, mash tun, brewing copper, grist case and hop stores. To the left was the fermenting room. As well as beer, Mr. Meikle was a merchant in wines, spirits and cigars. He established central offices at 14 Bigg Market, with branches at Gateshead, North and South Shields, Jarrow, Howden, Walker, Blyth and Sunderland.

Easting:
2361

Northing:
6429

Grid Reference:
NZ23616429

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 1801 >> Arthur's Hill Brewery, Bell Street, Westgate Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Newcastle - Illustrated; Brian Bennison, 1995, Brewers and Bottlers of Newcastle upon Tyne from 1850 to the present day, p 17, 23