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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Cleadon

  

Cleadon Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Cleadon

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Cleadon history

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Prehistoric

The earliest evidence of human occupation in the area around Cleadon dates back to the Mesolithic period. Flint scatters have been identified in surrounding sites including St Peter’s Church, Monkwearmouth, suggesting hunting parties travelled through the area.

Middle Ages

Cleadon was first recorded as Clyuedon in the Boldon Book (1183), sharing an entry with Whiteberne, or modern-day Whitburn. The name Clyduedon roughly translates to hill (dun) of the cliffs (clifta) The village is not close to any major rivers, so its water supply was fed by springs and wells.

16th-17th Centuries

The first representation of Cleadon on a map is in the Dunelmensis Episcopatus, published in 1576 by Christopher Saxton. The village, called Cleydon, is represented by a single building. In 1644 during the English Civil War, the village was caught between the Royalist forces of Newcastle and the Parliamentarians of Sunderland, leading to the Battle of Boldon Hill.

18th Century

Cleadon House was built by John Dagnia, an influential glass manufacturer, in 1738. A 15-acre pleasure garden was also constructed, featuring terraced lawns, a fruit wall, an ornamental lake and a grotto. Little of the 18th century garden survives in modern-day Coulthard Park.

19th Century

Cleadon was reported to have a small Methodist chapel, four farmholds, two public houses, and a ladies’ boarding school. The population of the village grew throughout the 1800s from 675 in 1801 to 3,292 in 1901. The late 19th and early 20th century saw a migration of affluent citizens into the village.

20th Century

Cleadon played an important part during the First World War. The village was well-positioned between Sunderland and the River Tyne to be a transitional training centre for troops. It also played a role in second line coastal defence. The most significant change to the layout of the village occurred with the development of the first housing estate.

You can visit Cleadon places with Walkfo Cleadon to hear history at Cleadon’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Cleadon has 35 places to visit in our interactive Cleadon map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Cleadon, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Cleadon places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Cleadon & the surrounding areas.

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35 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Cleadon places to visit

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Cleadon has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Cleadon’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Cleadon’s information audio spots:

Monkwearmouth Hospital Monkwearmouth Hospital is a mental health facility in Sunderland. It is managed by the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.

Roker Park (park) Roker Park is a recreation park in the Roker area of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The land on which the park stands was donated by Sir Hedworth Williamson, 8th Baronet and the Church Commissioners, and opened on 23 June 1880. The park is roughly an upside down reversed ‘L’ shape.

WISE Academies Wise Academies Trust formerly the Bexhill and Town End Academies Limited is a multi-academy trust. It operates twelve schools with academy status across northern England. It is an exempt charity, regulated by the Department for Education.

North East Learning Trust North East Learning Trust operates nine schools with academy status across northern England. Three are primary schools and five are secondary schools; one is ITT training school. It is an exempt charity regulated by the Department for Education.

Whitburn, Tyne and Wear Whitburn is a village in South Tyneside, on the coast of North East England. It lies roughly halfway between South Shields and Sunderland. Historically, the village was a part of County Durham. According to the 2001 census the village has a population of 5,235.

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