Benwell Towers, gate piers, Benwell Lane
Benwell Towers, gate piers, Benwell Lane
HER Number
8900
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Benwell Towers, gate piers, Benwell Lane
Place
Benwell
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
Class
Unassigned
Site Type: Broad
Gate Pier
Site Type: Specific
Gate Pier
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Description
2 Gate piers to Benwell Towers. Mid C19. Sandstone ashlar. Tall square piers
with plinth, corbelled band and high pointed coping. LISTED GRADE 2
with plinth, corbelled band and high pointed coping. LISTED GRADE 2
Easting
421130
Northing
564360
Grid Reference
NZ421130564360
Sources
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 11/95