St Michael's Church Wall

HER Number

17812

District

Sunderland

Site Name

St Michael's Church Wall

Place

Sunderland

Map Sheet

NZ35NE

Class

Monument <By Form>

Site Type: Broad

Barrier

Site Type: Specific

Wall

General Period

POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period

Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence

Physical Evidence

Description

The southern boundary wall of St Michael's constructed from magnesian limestone. Sandstone was used for the lower courses suggesting multiple phases of construction. Chamfered coping comprising of brick stamped OWC and concrete.

Easting

439300

Northing

556920

Grid Reference

NZ439300556920

Sources

Allen Archaeology, 2019. Archaeological Scheme of Works Report: Bishopwearmouth Heritage Townscape Scheme, Sunderland