Main Dike Stone is a Grade II listed building in the Newcastle upon Tyne local planning authority area, England. First listed on 30 March 1987. Marker stone.

Main Dike Stone

WRENN ID: inner-facade-ivy
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: England
Date first listed: 30 March 1987
Type: Marker stone
Source: Historic England listing

Description

NZ 26 NE GOSFORTH AIDAN WALK (east end)

9/11 Main Dike stone.

G.V. II

Marker stone. Sandstone ashlar. Circa 1828. Round-topped slab about 1½ metres high inscribed on east MAIN/DIKE/distance/from Pit/349 yards/ Cut 3 June/1828. On rear MAIN/DIKE. Historical note: the main or 90 fathom dike was a serious obstacle to coalmining in Northumberland. An underground ball was held to commemorate this event; each guest hewed a souvenir piece of coal. Source: R. Welford History of the Parish of Gosforth, Newcastle 1879 (reprint 1975 p. 48).

Listing NGR: NZ2503168276

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