Newcastle University, Museum of Antiquities

Newcastle University, Museum of Antiquities

HER Number
17259
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Newcastle University, Museum of Antiquities
Place
Newcastle
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
Class
Recreational
Site Type: Broad
Art and Education Venue
Site Type: Specific
Museum
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Description
Completed c1949 by Edwards and Partners. Intended to be a museum but occupied until 1959 by the Department of Physical Chemistry. The building finally became the Museum of Antiquities in 1959. The museums collections are managed by the Society and the University. The collections cover all periods but include much Roman and Romano British material. In the 1970s the building housed the University's Department of Archaeology (above the museum). Closed and demolished c.2012.
Easting
424720
Northing
565030
Grid Reference
NZ424720565030
Sources
City Guides Information A-Z