Scheduled Ancient Monuments (SAMs) in South Tyneside:
Where are SAMs in South Tyneside?
Sitelines is Tyne and Wear's public access to the Historic Environment Record which holds information of all sites of archaeological interest and scheduled ancient monuments within the region. It may be accessed via http://www.twsitelines.info/
There are four SAMs in South Tyneside. They are:
- St. Paul's Church, Jarrow*
- Bede Monastery, Jarrow*
- Arbeia Roman Fort and Vicus
- Marsden Lime Kilns, Marsden
*Please note that St Paul's Monastery and St Paul's Church form one entry on English Heritage's National Monuments Record.
Other Important Archaeological Sites and Monuments:
- South Pier, Lighthouse and Volunteer Life Brigade House
- Bowes Railway
- Wrekendyke Roman Road
- Railway remains: BoldonColliery - Downhill and Enclosure; Moor Lane, Whitburn
Plus, the following listed buildings:
- South Groyne, South Shields
- Trow Rock Floating Platform
- Laverick Hall farm
- Fellgate Farmhouse and Barns
- Downhill Farm
- Boldon Mill
- Whitburn Windmill
- Cleadon Windmill (within a conservation area)
- Souter Lighthouse
- Hylton Grove Bridge, Follingsby Lane