8-14 Chowdene Bank, Boundary Cottages
8-14 Chowdene Bank, Boundary Cottages
HER Number
7417
District
Gateshead
Site Name
8-14 Chowdene Bank, Boundary Cottages
Place
Low Fell
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
Class
Domestic
Site Type: Broad
Terrace
Site Type: Specific
Stepped Terrace
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Description
An early vernacular group in Chowdene Conservation Area. Ashlar-built. Boundary Cottage is the most 'polite' and is named on a carved stone plaque. Its name refers to the boundary of Gateshead parish, borough and fell (enclosed in 1822). DESCRIPTION
Mid 19th century. Ashlar, rusticated quoins. Hipped Welsh slate roof. Modern windows. ARCHITECT William Elliott DATES 1859 (plans) LOCAL LIST
Mid 19th century. Ashlar, rusticated quoins. Hipped Welsh slate roof. Modern windows. ARCHITECT William Elliott DATES 1859 (plans) LOCAL LIST
Easting
425850
Northing
559620
Grid Reference
NZ425850559620
Sources
Gateshead Council Local List Fact Sheet X20/LL/035; Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Stragies and Character Statements, Chowdene Conservation Area, p 73; Tyne and Wear Archives CB.GA/BC/PLAN/1859/36