Newbottle, Tyne and Wear
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Newbottle is a village in North East England
, lying directly between Durham
(eight miles south westerly) and Sunderland (the city centre is 5 miles (8 km) north easterly), one and a half miles north of Houghton-le-Spring
. The village occupies an elevated position and is accessed from three sides up a steep bank.
Neighbouring villages / areas include Grasswell (between Newbottle and Houghton le Spring), Shiney Row
(between Newbottle and Washington, Tyne and Wear
), Herrington Burn (between Newbottle and Shiney Row) and Success/Philadelphia (between Newbottle and Herrington Burn).
The name Newbottle derives from the Saxon
'New Battle' meaning 'new settlement'. Newbottle village can trace its roots back to the year 1050 making it truly medieval. The earliest mention of the town's name is in the Boldon Book
in 1183 as 'Newbotill' and by reference to neighbouring Houghton-le-spring ('Hoctona').[2] An English transcription states:
"In Hoctona are thirteen cottagers, whose tenures, works and payments are like those of Newbotill; and three other half cottagers, who also work like the three half cottagers of Newbotill. Henry the greeve, holds two oxgangs of 24 acres for his service. The smith - 12 acres for his service. The carpenter holds a toft and 4 acres (16,000 m2) for his service. The punder (one who impounds straying animals) has 20 acres and the thraves of Hoctona, Wardon and Morton; he renders 60 hens and 300 eggs. The mills of Newbotill and Bidic, with half of Raynton Mill, pay XV marks. The demesne, consisting of four carucates, and the sheep pastures are in the hands of the lord."
In the 19th century there were three potteries, which were regarded well throughout the county, one belonging to the Broderick family. A corn mill was also in the village. Another name is the Russell family, who were believed to be solicitors of Sunderland and there is still a house named Russell today. In 1691 parts of Newbottle called Hall Moor and Dubmire were divided and the tenants all claimed leasehold. There were 16 pits recorded by Lord Lumley as the "Newbottle Group" on 19 August 1762. The Collieries belonging to the Neasham family were sold to the Earl of Durham for £70,000 in 1819. The last of these ceased mining in 1956.
The local church, St Matthews, dates from 1850. The village centre is a designated conservation area and the stone built housing and other buildings make Newbottle a surprisingly picturesque place for walkers and other visitors. Herrington Country Park provides a haven for walking, picnics, model boating and cycling and is a mile on foot to the north of the village accessible by public footpath.
The village is situated in the Copt Hill ward on a predominantly Labour run council, however since the local elections of May 2007 the ward itself is served by an Independent councillor. Along with many other communities the local economy has changed over the past generation. The Co-operative store and Post Office have closed and the land and property developed. The village is served by Newbottle Workingmen's Club CIU
, pubs The Jolly Potters, The Sun Inn and the Italian restaurant Benito's at the Queens Head. A newsagent/general dealer serves the local community as well as an off-licence/store.
Newbottle has been featured in the media since 2005 North East News, BBC Look North
, Durham FM
, BBC Radio Newcastle
, Sunderland Echo
, The Journal
, Evening Chronicle
and The Guardian
as 7,000 trees, which are part of the Great North Forest are being threatened to be chopped down to make way for 20 new football pitches, car parking and infrastructure. As a result of this threat many protestors have been campaigning "Save Our Trees!". On June 29, 2006 a 'chain saw' gang acting on the instructions of developers moved into the wood and began felling trees. This action forced the local community to apply to the high court in London for an emergency injunction. Mr Justice Bennett granted the high court injunction. In 2009 the plans were allowed to go ahead and have been on-going since January of 2010, with expected completion around September. After constant delays the action was started and in April 2011 a brand new Football Association sponsored and endorsed football training facility was opened. There at the opening was ex England Sir Trevor Brooking and local football for Sunderland A.F.C Jordan Henderson
. The article was featured on the front page of the newspaper Sunderland Echo
Newbottle has one school, Newbottle Primary School which has more than 450 students from around the catchment area. The village is served by good major road links with the A690 (to Durham/Sunderland) and A19 (to Teeside/North Tyneside) junctions one and a half miles to the east and the A1M (to Newcastle/the South) two and a half miles to the west nr. Chester-le-street.
Although not common knowledge, Newbottle has a helicopter pad that located at the bottom of Stadon Way near the entrance to Okerhampton Drive.
Famous people to have lived in the village have been footballers Michael Gray, Chris Turner
, Thomas Sorensen and Colin Todd
. And singer Bryan Ferry
North East England
North East England is one of the nine official regions of England. It covers Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, and Teesside . The only cities in the region are Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland...
, lying directly between Durham
Durham
Durham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county...
(eight miles south westerly) and Sunderland (the city centre is 5 miles (8 km) north easterly), one and a half miles north of Houghton-le-Spring
Houghton-le-Spring
Houghton-le-Spring is part of the City of Sunderland in the county of Tyne and Wear, North East England that has its recorded origins in Norman times. It is situated almost equidistant between the cathedral city of Durham 7 miles to the south-west and the centre of the City of Sunderland about 6...
. The village occupies an elevated position and is accessed from three sides up a steep bank.
Neighbouring villages / areas include Grasswell (between Newbottle and Houghton le Spring), Shiney Row
Shiney Row
Shiney Row is a village in Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear. Shiney Row enjoys good travel links with the rest of Sunderland. One of the City of Sunderland College's main centres is located in Shiney Row...
(between Newbottle and Washington, Tyne and Wear
Washington, Tyne and Wear
Washington is a town in the City of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, England. Historically part of County Durham, it joined a new county in 1974 with the creation of Tyne and Wear...
), Herrington Burn (between Newbottle and Shiney Row) and Success/Philadelphia (between Newbottle and Herrington Burn).
The name Newbottle derives from the Saxon
Old English language
Old English or Anglo-Saxon is an early form of the English language that was spoken and written by the Anglo-Saxons and their descendants in parts of what are now England and southeastern Scotland between at least the mid-5th century and the mid-12th century...
'New Battle' meaning 'new settlement'. Newbottle village can trace its roots back to the year 1050 making it truly medieval. The earliest mention of the town's name is in the Boldon Book
Boldon Book
The Boldon Book contains the results of a survey of the bishopric of Durham that was completed on the orders of Hugh du Puiset, Bishop of Durham, in 1183, designed to assist the administration of the vast diocesan estates...
in 1183 as 'Newbotill' and by reference to neighbouring Houghton-le-spring ('Hoctona').[2] An English transcription states:
"In Hoctona are thirteen cottagers, whose tenures, works and payments are like those of Newbotill; and three other half cottagers, who also work like the three half cottagers of Newbotill. Henry the greeve, holds two oxgangs of 24 acres for his service. The smith - 12 acres for his service. The carpenter holds a toft and 4 acres (16,000 m2) for his service. The punder (one who impounds straying animals) has 20 acres and the thraves of Hoctona, Wardon and Morton; he renders 60 hens and 300 eggs. The mills of Newbotill and Bidic, with half of Raynton Mill, pay XV marks. The demesne, consisting of four carucates, and the sheep pastures are in the hands of the lord."
In the 19th century there were three potteries, which were regarded well throughout the county, one belonging to the Broderick family. A corn mill was also in the village. Another name is the Russell family, who were believed to be solicitors of Sunderland and there is still a house named Russell today. In 1691 parts of Newbottle called Hall Moor and Dubmire were divided and the tenants all claimed leasehold. There were 16 pits recorded by Lord Lumley as the "Newbottle Group" on 19 August 1762. The Collieries belonging to the Neasham family were sold to the Earl of Durham for £70,000 in 1819. The last of these ceased mining in 1956.
The local church, St Matthews, dates from 1850. The village centre is a designated conservation area and the stone built housing and other buildings make Newbottle a surprisingly picturesque place for walkers and other visitors. Herrington Country Park provides a haven for walking, picnics, model boating and cycling and is a mile on foot to the north of the village accessible by public footpath.
The village is situated in the Copt Hill ward on a predominantly Labour run council, however since the local elections of May 2007 the ward itself is served by an Independent councillor. Along with many other communities the local economy has changed over the past generation. The Co-operative store and Post Office have closed and the land and property developed. The village is served by Newbottle Workingmen's Club CIU
Working Men's Club and Institute Union
The Working Men's Club and Institute Union is a voluntary association of private members' clubs in Great Britain & Northern Ireland, with about 3,000 associate clubs. One club in the Republic of Ireland, the City of Dublin Working Men's Club is also affiliated. Most social clubs are affiliated to...
, pubs The Jolly Potters, The Sun Inn and the Italian restaurant Benito's at the Queens Head. A newsagent/general dealer serves the local community as well as an off-licence/store.
Newbottle has been featured in the media since 2005 North East News, BBC Look North
BBC Look North (North East and Cumbria)
BBC Look North is the BBC's regional television news service for the BBC North East and Cumbria region. The programmes are produced and broadcast from the BBC Broadcasting Centre on Barrack Road in Newcastle upon Tyne with journalists also based at newsrooms in Middlesbrough, Durham, York and...
, Durham FM
Durham FM
Durham FM was an Independent Local Radio station based in Durham, County Durham, England.-History:Since its launch in 2005, Durham FM has been owned and operated by TLRC....
, BBC Radio Newcastle
BBC Radio Newcastle
BBC Newcastle is the BBC Local Radio service English metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear, broadcasting from studios on Barrack Road in Newcastle upon Tyne.- Technical :...
, Sunderland Echo
Sunderland Echo
The Sunderland Echo is an evening newspaper serving the Sunderland, South Tyneside and East Durham areas of North East England. The newspaper was founded by Samuel Storey, Edward Backhouse, Edward Temperley Gourley, Charles Palmer, Richard Ruddock, Thomas Glaholm and Thomas Scott Turnbull in 1873,...
, The Journal
The Journal (newspaper)
The Journal is a daily newspaper produced in Newcastle upon Tyne. Published by ncjMedia, , The Journal is produced every weekday and Saturday morning and is complemented by its sister publications the Evening Chronicle and the Sunday Sun.The newspaper mainly has a middle-class and professional...
, Evening Chronicle
Evening Chronicle
The Evening Chronicle is a daily, evening newspaper produced in Newcastle upon Tyne, covering Tyne and Wear, southern Northumberland and northern County Durham. It was founded in 1885 by Joseph Cowen...
and The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
as 7,000 trees, which are part of the Great North Forest are being threatened to be chopped down to make way for 20 new football pitches, car parking and infrastructure. As a result of this threat many protestors have been campaigning "Save Our Trees!". On June 29, 2006 a 'chain saw' gang acting on the instructions of developers moved into the wood and began felling trees. This action forced the local community to apply to the high court in London for an emergency injunction. Mr Justice Bennett granted the high court injunction. In 2009 the plans were allowed to go ahead and have been on-going since January of 2010, with expected completion around September. After constant delays the action was started and in April 2011 a brand new Football Association sponsored and endorsed football training facility was opened. There at the opening was ex England Sir Trevor Brooking and local football for Sunderland A.F.C Jordan Henderson
Jordan Henderson
Jordan Brian Henderson is an English footballer who plays for Premier League club Liverpool and the England national team as a midfielder. He had a loan spell at Coventry City in 2009. He earned his first international cap for England, having previously played for the under-19, under-20 and...
. The article was featured on the front page of the newspaper Sunderland Echo
Sunderland Echo
The Sunderland Echo is an evening newspaper serving the Sunderland, South Tyneside and East Durham areas of North East England. The newspaper was founded by Samuel Storey, Edward Backhouse, Edward Temperley Gourley, Charles Palmer, Richard Ruddock, Thomas Glaholm and Thomas Scott Turnbull in 1873,...
Newbottle has one school, Newbottle Primary School which has more than 450 students from around the catchment area. The village is served by good major road links with the A690 (to Durham/Sunderland) and A19 (to Teeside/North Tyneside) junctions one and a half miles to the east and the A1M (to Newcastle/the South) two and a half miles to the west nr. Chester-le-street.
Although not common knowledge, Newbottle has a helicopter pad that located at the bottom of Stadon Way near the entrance to Okerhampton Drive.
Famous people to have lived in the village have been footballers Michael Gray, Chris Turner
Chris Turner
Christopher Robert "Chris" Turner is an English former footballer and manager. He managed Leyton Orient, Hartlepool United on two occasions, Sheffield Wednesday and Stockport County. He was previously a player with seven clubs, including two spells at Wednesday, Sunderland and Manchester United...
, Thomas Sorensen and Colin Todd
Colin Todd
Colin Todd is an English football manager and former player. As a player, he made more than 600 appearances in the Football League, playing for Sunderland, Derby County, Everton, Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest, Oxford United and Luton Town, and also played in the North American Soccer League...
. And singer Bryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry, CBE is an English singer, musician, and songwriter. Ferry came to public prominence in the early 1970s as lead vocalist and principal songwriter with the band Roxy Music, who enjoyed a highly successful career with three number one albums and ten singles entering the top ten charts in...