Clavering Arms on OS first edition. The hotel has three main elements - the core was originally a house called Clubdon Hall which was owned by the Clavering family, there is a large 19th century extension to the north which is in keeping with the original house, and a number of large scale modern extensions which is unsympathetic {2}. DESCRIPTION / STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
What is now known as the Ravensworth Arms Hotel has had a long and chequered career. Starting life as Clubden Hall (named after the nearby Club Dean), it was the modest seat of James Clavering, connected with the well-known family of Axwell. It then became the Clavering Arms public house, when it was partially rebuilt in 1859. At this time the Ravensworth Arms was in another part of the village. It inherited this name sometime after 1870, presumably when the other establishment ceased trading. Constructed in local coal measure sandstone, it was originally a classically proportioned, symmetrical house, in ashlar with vertically proportioned Georgian window openings. In the Victorian period however, an extension was added to the south in a different style, with smaller, mock-medieval Victorian windows against rough rubble stone. The extant windows are varied, but still of timber – some with glazing bars, some with leading, and margin sashes to the upper floor which may well date from the rebuilding. The building exhibits many features common to Ravensworth Estate properties – decorative moulded kneelers and octagonal stone chimneys being chief among them. Several mature Yew trees survive on the site, a remnant of the old gardens, making an important contribution to the setting. Unfortunately, however, most of the area is given over to tarmac for car parking or access. Many sprawling accretions are present to the rear of the property, but as they are set well back and low they do not seriously compromise the view from the front, with the original buildings still distinct. Perhaps one of the most interesting and intriguing features of the place are the warm orange, roughly textured brick curtilage walls, which are characteristic of 18th century landscaping and appear to be a survival from the original country house. However, they contain niches for which the purpose is unclear. Suggestions have included decorative features, such as busts, or beehives. Overall, though the setting is significantly altered, the building is still of significant historical importance to the village. MATERIALS Sandstone, timber, slate, orange brick DATES 18th century (1st phase)
1859 (2nd phase) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
It is rumoured that Catherine Cookson, the famous novelist, was conceived here! Her mother was a chambermaid, and her father a ‘gentleman’.
Run by Joseph Edwards in 1858 (DF.HUG/136/1) LOCAL LIST

DATES 1875 Opened as School. 1972 closed. 1999 – 2000 refurbished. LOCAL LIST

Stone church in Early English style with impressive square clock tower {2}. DESCRIPTION
This church has 3 levels with transepts and a square tower. It is constructed of sandstone rubble with dressed quoins and arch stones. The steeply pitched slate roof has water tables and decorative finials to the gables. Some windows are 3 light lancets, whilst some are larger windows with geometrical tracery. The arches are constructed from unusually narrow stones that produce a similar effect to a brick arch. Eastern double height aisle constructed as a ‘lean-to’ with stone buttressing. To the northern end there is a simple timber plank door beneath an elaborately moulded pointed-arched gable-style hood with inset oculus light. The tower has a clock with tall lancet louvres above and carved finials to each corner. Internally there is a gallery and an organ. MATERIALS Sandstone, slate DATES 1881 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The church is a large building on a prominent site, which makes a key contribution to the character of the Conservation Area in which it is situated. It is stately and commanding, and the architectural details such as the window tracery and elaborate doorways are of special interest. The stonework is representative of the area, and aging has produced a pleasing variety in colour - lending a sense of the multilayered history of the locality. The enclosure around the church is also of significance as it provides a green space as well as being a suitable setting for the building. The low boundary wall has its own character. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The construction costs were £4107, half of which were paid by Mr I O Game who also bought the organ for £474. LOCAL LIST

A 2 ½ storey former public house nestling in a slope on a prominent corner site. Constructed principally in red brick, it has stone dressings accompanied by elaborate timber detailing. The slated roof is rather steep and incorporates tall, narrow brick chimneys in addition to gables, dormers and an intricate belvedere with copper roof. The large ground floor windows have sandstone detailing to their arched heads, whilst the 1st floor 6 over 1 sashes have solid stone lintels. The attic space is lit by 2 gables containing triple multipane casements and 3 large dormers housing the same, dressed with curled stone carved details and flimsy ball finials. All windows are of timber, painted green and cream, and most are original. The east (belvedere) corner is chamfered to accommodate the principal doorway, which is built in sandstone with an arched head and tall keystone over a simple light and wide 9 panel door. Above it a large cast iron clock sits on elaborate double brackets, and, further north, a timber oriel window with one in stone to the north corner. The building is an excellent example of the idiosyncratic design characteristic not only of Robert Deuchar establishments but many pubs in the area. Of these many incorporated an individualistic architectural feature to the corner to attract attention to the building, and in this case perhaps to give opportunity for viewing activities at Felling Shore. However, although the belvedere is most distinctive, every feature of the buildings makes an important contribution to its special character – including the slate roof (which is clearly visible due to the topography) the joinery details, the chimneys, carved details and wall mounted clock. MATERIALS Brick, sandstone, timber, slate ARCHITECT
Fittings: Borroughes & Watts (Newcastle)
Cabinets/billiard table: Lorentz Gullaschen DATES Rebuilt 1898 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In the 1920s the licensee was Canadian former world heavyweight champion (1906-8) Tommy Burns, who set up a boxing ring on the 1st floor. The original Beeswing was owned by John Drummond, who had named the pub after a racehorse which won 51 races and was owned by Mr Orde of Nunnykirk. He sold up in the late 1850s. When it was rebuilt it was owned by R Deuchar & Co. who also owned the Royal Turf Hotel (now the Green Mandolin), which they rebuilt at the same time. LOCAL LIST

This property is unusual in its L-shaped plan form, with the entrance in the crook of the L, and particularly interesting in its roof construction, with a distinctive and prominent tilting fillet at the eaves, covered in slate. It is also very well preserved, retaining almost all of its original detailing. It combines modernist architectural thinking in its siting and overall design with a more suburban approach to architectural details, especially the elegant and dramatic canted corner bays with small leaded panes. A 2 storey detached house, it is in the villa style, and therefore set in large, mature, attractive grounds. The construction is of red brick with decorative vertical header course between ground and 1st floor levels: the fact that the builder constructed the house as his own home is visible in the quality and attention to detail. It is unusual, also, in being built in 1945 when building materials were still likely to be rationed (probably as a result of stockpiling). It retains a number of Internal features of interest, including mahogany panelling from a ship. MATERIALS Brick, render, slate, timber ARCHITECT T Dixon-Bird, Builder Norman Taylor Barker, both of Winlaton Mill DATES 1945
1946 plans approved for summerhouse ADDITIONAL INFORMATION It was lived in by the builder and his descendants until 2001. LOCAL LIST

Early 19th century? Stone, 2 storeys, 3 windows. Doorway with pediment. Stone string courses. Recent bay to left of door. Western 1 window annexe has had extra storey added.DATES 18th century? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION From 1846 until at least 1894 the house was lived in by Philip Brown MD, doctor and surgeon. His practice covered a broad area and he was also employed by Joseph Cowen’s brickworks and the Poor Law Guardians, amongst others. LOCAL LIST

DESCRIPTION / STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
This cottage (the early description seemed to apply to larger houses than presently) was a substantial house built in the 18th or early 19th century. For most of the 19th century (from at least 1841) it was home to John Favell, the County Coroner, and his family, who the adjacent Favell Cottages were named after. It also habitually accommodated 4 servants, demonstrating the elevated status, as well as the size of the building. It has later been subdivided and is now 3 separate houses. It is unusual in being rendered (in all likelihood over sandstone walling), and is therefore likely to be an early building (as seen at Ryton) as this was uncommon in the area by the 19th century. The Georgian gothic style windows are also very unusual: multipane sashes with pointed-arched lights over. They are attractive and again suggest an 18th century date. A substantial stone wall still surrounds the property, giving a very private feel and a sense of the historic nature of the site. MATERIALS Render, sandstone (?), slate, timber DATES 18th – early 19th century (pre 1828) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In 1828 the owner was Benjamin Thomas Esquire. The house was still lived in by the Favell family in the 1901 census, with Emily Milner Favell as head of household at age 62. LOCAL LIST

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DESCRIPTION
18th century, stone, 2 storeys, 3 windows (1 blank). Stone surrounds to windows. Old pantile roof.
This early double-fronted 2 storey house is of group value with numbers 5 and 7 Front Street. Of particular interest is the old pantiled roof – a rare feature in the area. Built in sandstone rubble, it has projecting cills and may well have originally been rendered. MATERIALS Sandstone, pantiles LOCAL LIST