Jesmond, Jesmond Towers, grotto

HER Number:
14796

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Jesmond, Jesmond Towers, grotto

Place:
Jesmond

Map Sheet:
NZ26NE

Class:
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Grotto

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C20

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Created by the Filles de la Sagesse within the trees south of North Jesmond House (HER 10118). It is 20th century in date and is a reproduction of Lourdes. The statue of Mary has been relocated to Usher Hall. Recorded 2013 by Archaeological Services Durham University. The grotto was covered in ivy when recorded. Kerbs, small concrete urns and crazy paving in the undergrowth show the extent of a sort of formal area at the front.

Easting:
2527

Northing:
6712

Grid Reference:
NZ25276712

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Cyril Winskell and AJT Environmental Consultants, 2010, Conservation Plan for Jesmond Towers Estate, p 95; Archaeological Services Durham University, 2014, La Sagesse, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, Buildings Recording