14 Nelson Street, Dispensary

14 Nelson Street, Dispensary

HER Number
7108
District
Newcastle
Site Name
14 Nelson Street, Dispensary
Place
Newcastle
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
Class
Health and Welfare
Site Type: Broad
Dispensary
Site Type: Specific
Dispensary
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Description
The Newcastle Dispensary opened at 14 Nelson Street in 1839 having previously been located in The Side from 1777 to 1790 and in Low Friar Street from 1790 to 1838. The premises later became the Fruit Exchange. Sandstone ashlar, 3 storeys. Central panelled door flanked by pilasters. Upper floors have sah windows with glazing bars. The building has been developed behind the façade so that only the façade is of interest. LISTED GRADE 2
Easting
424770
Northing
564390
Grid Reference
NZ424770564390
Sources
Newcastle U3A Local History Group, 2001, A Brief History of Eldon Square South, Newcastle upon Tyne; Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historical Interest, 20/404; Lynn Redhead, 1996, Hospitals; Grace McCombie, 2009, Newcastle and Gateshead - Pevsner Architectural Guide, p.158