Joshua's Folly, Hartlepool

[Greensleeves]

Hi Avalon
Sorry for silence; I'll get my Shadforths into shape and email you so we can share data.  I'll be interested to know how our trees compare!
Regards,
Greensleeves

[imsij]

Robert Wood's book on West Hartlepool, pub.1967, page 34, gives a mention of  'Jossie's Folly' which was adjacent to Farewell Field in the 1840's. Farewell Field (or the Farwell Field) was an area of common grazing along Durham Street within the agricultural headland of Hartlepool. Archaeological deposits associated with St. Helen's Chapel and Well have been found within the area. The chapel fell out of use during the post-medieval period when the site likely reverted to pasture. The area was developed with terraced residential and commercial premises in the mid 19th century, which were subsequently demolished and partly replaced by a Fire Station and a primary school.

[Greensleeves]

Many thanks imsij - nice to have the mystery solved. !