Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Gateshead

  • These detailed maps normally cover an area of about one and a half miles by one mile. Each map includes an introduction.
  • They are available through our On-line Mapshop

  • Here are the details of maps for Gateshead South:

  • Tyneside Sheet 23a Gateshead South 1894 - published 1981, 3rd Edition 2014; intro by Alan Godfrey. ISBN.978-1-84784-851-2
  • Tyneside Sheet 23b Gateshead South 1914 - published 2015; intro by Anthea Lang ISBN.978-1-84784-865-9

    This detailed map covers the Bensham, Teams and Shipcote areas of Gateshead. Features on the map include Saltwell Park, Gateshead Union Workhouse, Bensham Brick Works, St Paul's Church, Bensham Hall, Christ Church, NER railway Line and Bensham Station, High Team Bridge, Nanny Rawley's Wood and Bensham Tower. We include extracts from early directories on the reverse.

    The map links up with Tyneside Sheet 22 Dunston to the west, Sheet 18 Newcastle & Gateshead to the north, Sheet 24 Felling to the east, and Durham Sheet 06.08 Low Fell to the south.


  • Follow this link for a complete list of our North East maps.
  • You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.

    Maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. For a full list of maps for the North East, return to the North East page.

    The Godfrey Edition / sales@alangodfreymaps.co.uk / 27 October 2016