"Originally, the field was common land, as part of what up until the end of the 19th century was called Threap Moor.

It was bought from the Bishops of Durham by the Battle Hill Estate Company, under whose ownership Hall Farm was built and the field was used as farmland.

Then in 1909, it was transformed into a cricket pitch, eventually coming under the ownership of The North Eastern Electricity Board, who expanded the sporting facilities to include lawn and clay tennis courts, a bowling green, a rugby pitch and a football pitch."

The Chronicle - https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/planning-battle-over-sports-field-1419401

NEHL - Contemporary newspapers also indicate Wallsend Wanderers Rugby Club played at this site in the 19th century, pre-dating Northern Electrics ownership. It was named the "Hall Farm" ground.