Hodgkin Park

HER Number

9884

District

Newcastle

Site Name

Hodgkin Park

Place

Benwell

Map Sheet

NZ26SW

Class

Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces

Site Type: Broad

Park

Site Type: Specific

Public Park

General Period

POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period

Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence

Structure

Description

Benwell Dene, better known as Hodgkin Park, was presented to the old Benwell Urban District Council by the local banker Dr. Thomas Hodgkin. It was opened on 8 August 1899, and ever since has been a popular local beauty spot, and recreational area. The park has large green areas, a stone maze, and splendid views. The land was used for allotments during the Second World War. LOCAL LIST

Easting

421250

Northing

563870

Grid Reference

NZ421250563870

Sources

Newcastle City Council, 2006, Local List of Buildings, Structures, Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces of Special Local Architectural or Historic Interest Supplementary Planning Document; Benwell Miscellaneous Articles Vol. 1, Newcastle Local Studies Library