Whitburn, Cleadon Lane, recreation ground

Whitburn, Cleadon Lane, recreation ground

HER Number
12528
District
S Tyneside
Site Name
Whitburn, Cleadon Lane, recreation ground
Place
Whitburn
Map Sheet
NZ46SW
Class
Recreational
Site Type: Broad
Sports Site
Site Type: Specific
Recreation Ground
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
3 acres of open grass bounded by 1.5m high magnesian limestone walls with rounded copings and two carved dedication stones. It was gifted to the village in 1897 by Mrs Eleanor Barnes. There are historic restrictions preventing its use for political, religious, trade or cotroversial uses, playing football, golf and walking dogs. There are stipulations to protect the height and maintenance of the walls. LOCAL LIST
Easting
440370
Northing
561930
Grid Reference
NZ440370561930
Sources
North East Civic Trust on behalf of South Tyneside Council, 2006, Whitburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal, p 5; SOUTH TYNESIDE LOCAL LIST REVIEW 2011, LSHA/190/W