Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Lort Burn
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018
1. Lort Burn Marker
Lort Burn
Originally Dene Burn, it became
Lort Burn (dirty burn) from later
14th century. Rising in Leazes it
follows the line of Dean Street
and enters the river near this spot.
High Bridge and Low Bridge
mark early bridges across it.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 54° 58.105′ N, 1° 36.444′ W. Marker is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in Tyne and Wear. Marker is on Quayside close to Sandhill, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 3AF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Guildhall (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Guildhall (a few steps from this marker); Cutty Sark Tall Ships' Races (within shouting distance of this marker); Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne (within shouting distance of this marker); Tyne Bridge 75th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); Roman Bridge Across the Tyne (within shouting distance of this marker); Bessy Surtees (within shouting distance of this marker); Sailing Ship Owners (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Also see . . .
this page online
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018
2. Lort Burn Marker
On the Newcastle Guildhall, next to The Guildhall marker on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
