Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Bessy Surtees
on Nov 18th 1772
Bessy Surtees Descended and Eloped with
John Scott later created 1st Earl of Eldon
and Lord Chancellor of England
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Women. A significant historical date for this entry is October 18, 1772.
Location. 54° 58.115′ N, 1° 36.499′ W. Marker is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in Tyne and Wear. Marker is on Sandhill (England Route B1600) close to Watergate, on the left when traveling east. Located at the Bessy Surtees House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41-44 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 3JF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne (within shouting distance of this marker); The Guildhall (within shouting distance of this marker); Roman Bridge Across the Tyne (within shouting distance of this marker); Lort Burn (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Guildhall (within shouting distance of this marker); Cutty Sark Tall Ships' Races (within shouting distance of this marker); Newcastle Swing Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Swing Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Also see . . .
1. Historic England - Bessy Surtees House. (Submitted on November 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Bessy Surtees House on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.