Gloster Hill (Warkworth)
The earliest mention of salt works at Gloster Hill were recorded in the 12th century, when a charter gave them to the monks of Newminster Abbey. It is not known when salt boiling ended here. There is little to be seen here now, beyond a mound covered in gorse.
N5593
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1954; E Geary
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1971; B H Pritchard
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1971; B H Pritchard
Disclaimer -
Please note that this information has been compiled from a number of different sources. Durham County Council and Northumberland County Council can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy contained therein. If you wish to use/copy any of the images, please ensure that you read the Copyright information provided.