In the mid-nineteenth century, it consisted of Old Howdon Pit situated on what is now the northern toll area of the Tyne Tunnel; and to the east, Howdon Bank Top, nowadays given the appellation East Howdon.
In the mid-nineteenth century, it comprised Old Howdon Pit located on what is now the northern toll area of the Tyne Tunnel; and to the east, Howdon Bank Top, which is currently known as East Howdon.