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.
During the mid-19th century, the location consisted of Old Howdon Pit situated in the current northern toll zone of the Tyne Tunnel, alongside Howdon Bank Top, now referred to as East Howdon.