Remains of Elisabethville Iron Fence
Remains of Elisabethville Iron Fence
HER Number
17851
District
Gateshead
Site Name
Remains of Elisabethville Iron Fence
Place
Birtley
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
First World War 1914 to 1918
Description
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'The Elisabethville settlement was surrounded by an iron fence. This was removed as Birtley developed and new housing etc. was built. However, one small section has survived, located at the end of Esk Terrace, Birtley.'
'The Elisabethville settlement was surrounded by an iron fence. This was removed as Birtley developed and new housing etc. was built. However, one small section has survived, located at the end of Esk Terrace, Birtley.'
Easting
427163
Northing
556138
Grid Reference
NZ427163556138