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Pier Road and the Ness Gate - early development 1801 - 1820

Town Hall, Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1BN

  • 20 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Talk

Berwick's Pier Road and the present Ness Gate were built in the early 1800s but when? Come along to this short talk to find out more about their construction based on research in local and national archives and online resources.

Was the Ness Gate also known as the Pier Gate always there and was it really built in 1815-16 as indicated in printed sources? All will be revealed.

Timings

Sunday 20 September:
1200

Location & directions

Town Hall, Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1BN

Directions:
The Town Hall is the big building in the middle of Marygate. Look out for the HODS Banner outside.
Contact on day:
Berwick HODS
Telephone number:
+447365800503

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Please contact the Town Hall keeper in advance about wheelchair access on 01289 330900

Additional information

This talk will take place in the Council Chamber, as part of a programme of events in this space. The building will act as a hub for Berwick Heritage Open Days on Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September. There will be exhibitions, films, slideshows, children's activities and other events - see other entries for information

Estimated duration:
0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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