Dunston, Derwent Tower (The Rocket)

HER Number:
9757

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Dunston, Derwent Tower (The Rocket)

Place:
Dunston

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Domestic

Site Type: Broad:
Multiple Dwelling

Site Type: Specific:
Flats

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C20

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
Derwent Tower was built in 1969, designed by Owen Luder Associates. It is a 29 storey block of 196 flats. The design is unique in Britain. Known locally as 'The Rocket'. Recorded in 2010 ahead of demolition.

Easting:
2319

Northing:
6200

Grid Reference:
NZ23196200

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
S. Taylor and D.B. Lovie, 2004, Gateshead - Architecture in a Changing English Urban Landscape, p 70-71; R.F. Nisbet, 1973, Whickham Tower Block: the design and construction of a 30 storey block of flats, The Structural Engineer, Vols 51-52 (1973-4), pages 225-231; English Heritage (Listing) Advisor's Report 17 August 2009; Northern County Archaeological Services 2010, Ravensworth Road Estate, Gateshead, Historic Buildings Recording