Tyne and Wear HER(6576): Newcastle, Sandhill

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  • Description

    "Linked The Close to The Side. The Sandhill was so-called because it was formerly a hill of sand when the tide was out. Reclaimed by gradual piecemeal dumping from 12th century to 15th century. When Sandhill emerged in this process is unknown. The straight east side may not be the original layout. There is documentary evidence to show that the east side existed in some form from at least the 13th century. By 15th century Sandhill was the area of the town for town government and where trade and business was transacted. By 16th century and 17th century some of the leading Newcastle families lived here...."
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    SiteLines
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
  • License

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  • Further information

    Link: http://twsitelines.info/SMR/6576
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 7 years, 9 months ago
    Viewed: 604 times
    Picture Taken: Unknown
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