West Engines, Longbenton parish 1774

[stanmapstone]

Could it be here ? https://maps.nls.uk/view/102346464#zoom=6&lat=4448&lon=1568&layers=BT
and  https://www.old-maps.co.uk/#/Map/428199/569022/12/101338
Stan

[Grandies]

I scrolled through the Bishops transcripts again last night for the Long Benton parish in 1770’s and found both East Engines and West Engines given as abodes.
I also read through a few pages google threw up as recommended by #Hanes Teulu, regarding John Smeaton engineer who ? pioneered the use of these engines for pumping water from the mines.
There were 5 apparently at the Longbenton pit. So, maybe miners cottages at these locations?
This was pre census days, so not sure of his occupation though mining was prevalent in this area.
It’s the little side journeys that make this such an absorbing hobby!
Thanks again for the replies,
Great map Stan! Though I couldn’t see the second one unless I subscribed, but I will be poring over the first one. Thanks.
Eileen

[stanmapstone]

Great map Stan! Though I couldn’t see the second one unless I subscribed, but I will be poring over the first one. Thanks.
Eileen

You don't have to subscribe! It just says "subscribe to view the mapping at this zoom level", but you can see the maps at a lower zoom level, just use the - or + signs in the  top left corner to change it.

Stan

[Grandies]

Thank you Stan. Will try again!
Eileen