Appendix 14: Sites and Areas of Archaeological Importance

The Historic Environment Record (HER) is a database that identifies known archaeological and historical sites in the five Tyne and Wear districts (Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland). The list contains over 7000 sites and includes a variety of monuments, earthworks, cropmarks, historic parks and gardens, battlefields, industrial sites and 20th century defence sites. The database is regularly maintained and enhanced by the County Archaeologist service which, as part of the Tyne and Wear Specialist Conservation Team, provides specialist advise to planning authorities on listed buildings, Conservation Areas and other aspects of the historic environment. The Historic Environment Record is available for viewing by the public.

Reproduced below is a selected summary of the Gateshead entries included in the Historic Environment Record. As there are over 1500 entries for Gateshead, it is not possible to show them all on the proposals map, and therefore it only includes those sites and areas of archaeological importance which meet the selection criteria below.

The sites included are all pre-late nineteenth century in origin, except for the World War II site at Ryton Meadows. Therefore, prehistoric, medieval and early industrial sites are shown, plus one WWII site. Late nineteenth century industrial sites are not shown on the map, nor are collieries. To view a comprehensive list, please consult the Historic Environment Record.

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