Newcastle, Grainger Street, Nos. 74 to 84

HER Number:
8823

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, Grainger Street, Nos. 74 to 84

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Commercial

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Shop

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
Shops and houses, now shops. Circa 1836, probably by John Wardle, for Richard Grainger. Sandstone ashlar; roof not visible at left and Welsh slate at right. 4 storeys, with attics except to left 3 bays; 15 bays. Ground floor altered. Upper floors have sashes in plain reveals, some with glazing bars. Second-floor sill band. Second-floor entablature with prominent cornice; top cornice and blocking course. Inserted mansard roof to 5 left bays with 5 large attic windows. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
2477

Northing:
6419

Grid Reference:
NZ24776419

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 20/265