STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
This building is rather an anomaly. The existing list description reads as follows:
‘Early 19th century. Ashlar, three storeys with cill bands. Welsh slate roof. Late 19th century sashes and modern shop.’
However, the building does not match this description. The building present is of 2 storeys and stuccoed, with a cill band to the upper floor and an apparently slate roof.. It appears to be architecturally unremarkable in its current state, especially with the extremely poor quality shopfront completely obscuring the ground floor, replaced upper windows and 2 insensitive rooflights. The building may have some historic significance, however, as it was apparently originally the end establishment on Peareth Row (an early 19th century group). MATERIALS Sandstone?, stucco, slate? DATES Early 19th century ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In 1881 (plan 32) Isabella Railton applied for permission to make alterations to the property.
In 1929 J Isaac, a House Furnisher, had his business here. LOCAL LIST

DESCRIPTION / STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
241 High Street is a good example of an inter-war commercial property, exhibiting refined detailing combining simplified classical elements and gentle Art Deco influences. The striking façade captures the attention effectively this prime corner site, and offering an effective contrast to the Listed St Edmund’s Chapel, and making a valuable contribution to its setting. Spanning 2 floors, the large leaded metal windows with their stained glass detail (perhaps influenced by the Grey Nag’s Head) are striking in terms of materials and detailing as well as size, creating a dramatic impression on the street scene in this part of central Gateshead. Having been built as Doggarts Drapery store, the metal (probably bronze) panels interspersing the floors feature a ‘D’ monogram, with the faience pilasters between them continuing the theme. The three storey commercial premises has, unfortunately, had a poor quality modern shop front inserted to the ground floor, but the original faience facing, imitating sandstone, remains to the 1st and 2nd floors. The original corner entrance, characteristic of Gateshead architecture of this early 20th century period, is now lost, but the chamfered corner feature remains visible in the architecture. The flat roof is concealed behind Deco-style stepped parapets, and the cellars, containing an historic (probably original) boiler, are now partly blocked off. The rear two storey portion of the building is of limited interest. The building is representative of early commercial architecture, but interestingly using a national architect (from Westminster), who was presumably expected to create an impression of quality for the company in Gateshead. The builders, however, were still local (from Sunderland). The façade works in harmony with the slightly earlier frontage of 224 – 230 High Street, across the road, which displays a similar rhythm and styling, despite differing significantly in detail. MATERIALS Faience, metal ARCHITECT George Baines & Son
BUILDER Robert Hudson & Sons DATES 1933 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This site was previously Hopper’s Mill, before which it was a building associated with the monastery (visible on the 1830 map). It is rumoured that the cellars from the building originally connected with those of the monastery a short distance away. LOCAL LIST

DESCRIPTION / STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
This is a 3 storey commercial premises originally built as one shop for Montague Burton Ltd. (Burtons) by their in-house architect, Harry Wilson, although it is now divided into 3 at ground floor level. He designed many in the ‘house style’ around the north of England, and therefore it is clearly representative of commercial architecture of its time. Pale faience clads the first and second floor elevations, and decorative, embossed panels create vertical separation between large metal casements. Composite pilasters, with stylised palmate foliage and fluting, at alternately wide and narrow spacings add to the strong vertical emphasis, which counteracts the length of the façade and effects a pleasing rhythm to the frontage. A chamfered corner housed the original doorway, although this is now the entrance to one of 3 shops whose shopfronts are unfortunately of poor quality. The roof is disguised behind a parapet to the top of the elevation. This and no. 241 opposite display many similar features characteristic of the period, where the decorative detailing is concentrated on the grand and imposing front façades. Together they offer a valuable contribution to the local built environment. MATERIALS Faience, metal ARCHITECT Harry Wilson, Leeds DATES 1928 (plans) LOCAL LIST

DESCRIPTION / STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The refined lines of this Arts and Crafts influenced brick-built house lend it an elegant simplicity, safeguarded by the unspoilt condition of its design. The clay tiled roof, tall chimneys, timber framed leaded lights and cast iron rainwater goods have all been retained, characteristic of the details of the age. A bold canted bay set in a gable creates depth to the right of the elevation, and the tall chimney balances the steep pitch of the roof, which is deep on plan, with a double ridge. The inset doorway (framed in stout oak) is very practical and an interesting feature, incorporating a timber seat adjacent to the half-glazed timber panelled door, which is embellished by stained glass. The garage to the rear also retains its timber doors. Unfortunately some of the windows may need some attention as they are bowing, but in general the building appears well-kept. MATERIALS Brick, clay tile, timber, leaded lights, coloured glass DATES c1920s LOCAL LIST

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
Originally the lodge to Ryton Cemetery, a key part of its importance is the group value that has been retained within the cemetery, including also its chapel, walls and railings, which are also locally listed. Beautifully constructed in rusticated sandstone with nicely dressed quoins and window surrounds, it features a slightly ironically lively central porch with incised bargeboards and fine finial. When it was constructed, the Welsh slate roof was given great consideration in terms of aesthetic detail, as the still extant gambrel shape was accentuated by wonderfully detailed cast iron finials (now lost) and a somewhat eccentric central chimney topped by 2 large pots. There was also a smaller chimney to the side, which is no longer present. The building has unfortunately been extended to the west, so that the originally symmetrical elevation has been altered, but its essential character is still quite evident.
It is unclear whether the segmentally arched window in the western gable was in the original gable and has been moved, or whether it is a new feature introduced in the extension. Certainly, the other window apertures are simply rectangular, housing one over one timber sashes (accurate replications if not actually original). The water tabling and kneeler detail to the gable was introduced with the extension. Overall, it is a charming country lodge in keeping with the rustic character of the area, and the modest scale of this particular cemetery. MATERIALS Sandstone, slate, timber, cast iron ARCHITECT Poss. Joseph Lish?
BUILDER John Jefferson Salter & William Lishman DATES 1884 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
On 12 NOV 1883 (P80) the surveyor suggests an alteration to the back premises of the cemetery lodge including an additional WC, which is agreed to. The surveyor is ordered to continue the water pipe up to cemetery lodge, and it is also requested that the gas company lay on gas. Later, on 13 OCT 1884 (P164) the surveyor is authorised to get a door fixed in the porch at the back entrance of the cemetery lodge, and also to get the chimneys altered to stop them smoking!
The research assistance of Caroline Harrop is gratefully acknowledged. LOCAL LIST

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
This chapel is the centrepiece of Ryton cemetery. It appears to have been the only chapel built here, and therefore, unusually, must have been used for both Anglican and Non-Conformist services. The building is situated at the junction of the main original pathways, along a broad carriage drive, and would have been clearly visible from the main entrance, where its simple but attractive architecture and interesting detailing could be appreciated. Constructed in sandstone rubble with ashlar dressings, the chapel is in a loose, simplified Victorian Gothic style with a feature octagonal spire surmounted by a weather vane. Other noteworthy features include a Welsh slate roof adorned with decorative terracotta ridge tiles and stone water tables, and unusual geometric kneelers. At one time a cross crowned each gable but one is now missing. Some lancets retain their leaded lights, and the doorframes are shaped as pointed arches. One door is now missing – the other being of green-painted timber in an unusual herringbone design with wrought iron hinges in a delicate floral design. 3 tall lancets dominate the west elevation, and stone buttressing surrounds the building. A funerary porch rests against the east elevation, with the vestry to the north crowned by a large and slightly eccentric chimney. These seem to be a distinctive feature of the architect’s palette, as the lodge building also features a somewhat whimsical design. It is a charming example of a cemetery chapel, with much of the original detailing remaining. The brightly coloured ridge tiles and door, and the spire and wrought iron door furniture are all distinctive and add to the interest of the building. It is a crucial part of the original composition of the Locally Listed cemetery, along with the lodge and boundary walls, which are also on the Local List. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A fire was to be provided at the chapel by the Superintendant, but the committee minutes record (12 JAN 1885 (P182)) that the Superintendent reports an ‘intense coldness’ in the building despite this. Severe drafts were apparently caused by the mortuary partition. The suggested solution was to have the partition taken up to the roof, and to patch up the open spaces.
The research assistance of Caroline Harrop is gratefully acknowledged. MATERIALS Sandstone, slate, timber, terracotta, wrought iron ARCHITECT Poss. Joseph Lish?
BUILDER John Jefferson Salter & William Lishman DATES 1884 LOCAL LIST

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The importance of the walls and railings lies both in the fact that they remain in association with the grounds for which they originally formed the boundary treatment, and that they are highly visually decorative and intact. It is possible that the walls to the south are later, as this was a later extension, however as this was part of the original field purchased it is equally possible that the boundary treatment extended to the full length of the site. They are a key detail in the designed landscape of the area, and are especially distinctive and unusual. They variously consist of high rubble stone walls with substantial chamfered stone copings, and dwarf walls with highly decorative verdigris painted railings inserted at intervals, offering a highly decorative enclosure for the cemetery. A gothic arch design fills every 4th and 5th bay, and cast cutout quatrefoil detail embellished the plates between. The 3-pointed finials are debased fleur-de-lys in style, with a pleasing rhythm which rises and falls along the length of railing. The solid gate piers have robust octagonal upper sections and pyramidal caps, with the gates continuing the design elements from the railings. They are an attractive feature and complete the whole composition of the cemetery grounds they enclose. MATERIALS Sandstone, cast iron ARCHITECT Poss. Joseph Lish?
BUILDER John Jefferson Salter & William Lishman DATES 1884
(southern portion possibly later) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
On 9 JUNE 1884 (P124) the board agree to let the unused portion of the field (to the south of the site), which are not required at present moment. It was to be let to Mr. Edward Churnside until May 13 1885. This seems to indicate that although this area was not used initially, it was envisaged that it would be needed in the future, and therefore seen as part of the site. This suggests that the enclosure was therefore surrounding the whole site from the outset, and that therefore the existing enclosure is likely to be the original one.
The research assistance of Caroline Harrop is gratefully acknowledged. MATERIALS Sandstone walls, iron railings, stone (variety) memorials
SPECIES Yew, holly, pine, cypress, sycamore, lime, poplar, rowan, birch, hawthorn and laburnum DESIGNER Unknown BUILDER John Jefferson Salter & William Lishman DATES 1884 (Extended c1820s) LOCAL LIST

A long 2 storey house which has been extensively altered. Built of rich red-brown brick which is ‘tumbled-in’ to the gables and English Garden Wall Bond to the front elevation. Steeply pitched roof of variable red-brown coloured pantiles, with truncated chimneys. The fenestration has been reconfigured as well as replaced with plastic, and the timber panelled door is a replacement. Non-matching, haphazard brickwork clearly marks where these alterations have been made. MATERIALS Red brick DATES 17th/18th century? STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The insensitive alterations would render a more recent building of little interest. However, the ‘tumbled-in’ brickwork to the gables along with the steeply pitched roof suggests a very old building. A particularly rare survival in the borough. The building is situated in the old village centre, not far from the Old Hall and adjacent to a lodge of the later Birtley Hall. LOCAL LIST

A 2 and 3 storey Edwardian former Police Station with Arts & Crafts touches, this is an impressive, but slightly playful building. It displays architectural elements consistent with other Police stations in the area, with the same incongruity between style and function. It is constructed of brick with stone lintels, cills and elaborate dressed details. The slate roof is steeply pitched and hipped to the south (2 storey) portion with a gable to the north of the east elevation. The hips are coped and the water tabling is flourished to the apex and kneelers on the gable. There is one tall brick chimney with stone crown and cornice, and one short stone chimney. To the ground floor of the principal (east) elevation are 2 pairs of brick arched windows flanking an elaborate stone doorway with arched light above. To the 1st floor are 2 window pairs with a central single window, and a 4-light window to the gable, including lintel band and stone banding above. To the southern end an old plank door is set in a castellated yard wall, with a blocked coal hole to the side. To the north elevation there is a single storey double garage. The original rainwater goods are still in situ. MATERIALS Red brick, sandstone, cast iron LOCAL LIST

1962 by David Brown. South bell-tower with porch and organ gallery. Circular baptistry. DESCRIPTION
Brick built with stone window surrounds and a Westmorland slate roof.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE A good example of a post-war Catholic Church which is both attractive and has elements of contemporary ecclesiastical design – particularly in main gable window and tower. LOCAL LIST