English, British
COMP1
Rachel Grahame
Crossref
5986
DAY1
10
District
Gateshead
Easting
420113
Grid ref figure
10
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561938
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Whickham
Description
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'Screens house for sorting coal for Axwell Park Colliery, founded 1872. Long brick-built single-storey building, large round-headed windows (now blocked) set within recessed panels. Until recently used as garage for Thirlwells Coaches.'
SITEDESC
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'Screens house for sorting coal for Axwell Park Colliery, founded 1872. Long brick-built single-storey building, large round-headed windows (now blocked) set within recessed panels. Until recently used as garage for Thirlwells Coaches.'
Site Name
Axwell Park Colliery Screens House
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
17847
YEAR1
2023
English, British
COMP1
Rachel Grahame
DAY1
10
District
Gateshead
Easting
420429
Grid ref figure
10
MONTH1
11
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561217
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932
Place
Whickham
Description
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'Community centre, built 1910 as the Axwell Park Colliery Institute. Originally symmetrical, two additional bays were added on the east in 1912 for a library. It remained the Colliery Institute until 1953. Inside, Rolls of Honour for Whickham, Swalwell, Dunston and Marley Hill soldiers killed in the First and Second World Wars and the Roll of Honour for those killed and who returned from the First World War formerly in Whickham Social Club.'
SITEDESC
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'Community centre, built 1910 as the Axwell Park Colliery Institute. Originally symmetrical, two additional bays were added on the east in 1912 for a library. It remained the Colliery Institute until 1953. Inside, Rolls of Honour for Whickham, Swalwell, Dunston and Marley Hill soldiers killed in the First and Second World Wars and the Roll of Honour for those killed and who returned from the First World War formerly in Whickham Social Club.'
Site Name
Whickham Community Centre
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
17846
YEAR1
2023
English, British
COMP1
Rachel Grahame
DAY1
25
District
Gateshead
Easting
422487
Grid ref figure
10
MONTH1
10
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561610
Place
Dunston
Description
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. No local list description was provided.
SITEDESC
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. No local list description was provided.
Site Name
Dunston Road Sign
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
17845
YEAR1
2023
English, British
COMP1
Rachel Grahame
DAY1
25
District
Gateshead
Easting
420941
Grid ref figure
10
MONTH1
10
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561352
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Stuart 1603 to 1714
Place
Whickham
Description
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'Historic, Architectural interest large house, now with attached buildings in the west, but internal plans show that this was originally detached and had windows in the west side. Thick walls form an L-plan before later additions. A builder's note during 1930s alterations recorded walls nearly 3 ft thick. This was the parish rectory before 1713 and has been the rectory since 1922 (Whickham Cottage Medical Centre was the rectory 1713-1922). Probably a medieval or sixteenth-century rectory next to the parish church. Given symmetrical south facade of five bays, with sash windows, in 18th century when this was one of the houses of Dr Adam Askew (also of Redheugh Hall, Gateshead, and Pallinsburn House, Northumberland). Pebbledashed exterior hides original fenestration, but the east side has two arched Gothick windows on ground floor and small rectangular window on first floor below the gable end, with a door, columned porch and four windows in different styles and at different levels on east side of north return. The window south of porch is inscribed “R M 1680”. North side has 19th century addition with reset earlier windows. The garden on the north may represent the extent of medieval tofts that extended to a footpath running along the contour of the hill (also forming a path through the churchyard and continuing as Church Rise and Orchard Road).'
SITEDESC
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'Historic, Architectural interest large house, now with attached buildings in the west, but internal plans show that this was originally detached and had windows in the west side. Thick walls form an L-plan before later additions. A builder's note during 1930s alterations recorded walls nearly 3 ft thick. This was the parish rectory before 1713 and has been the rectory since 1922 (Whickham Cottage Medical Centre was the rectory 1713-1922). Probably a medieval or sixteenth-century rectory next to the parish church. Given symmetrical south facade of five bays, with sash windows, in 18th century when this was one of the houses of Dr Adam Askew (also of Redheugh Hall, Gateshead, and Pallinsburn House, Northumberland). Pebbledashed exterior hides original fenestration, but the east side has two arched Gothick windows on ground floor and small rectangular window on first floor below the gable end, with a door, columned porch and four windows in different styles and at different levels on east side of north return. The window south of porch is inscribed “R M 1680”. North side has 19th century addition with reset earlier windows. The garden on the north may represent the extent of medieval tofts that extended to a footpath running along the contour of the hill (also forming a path through the churchyard and continuing as Church Rise and Orchard Road).'
Site Name
The Rectory, Church Chare
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
17844
YEAR1
2023
English, British
COMP1
Rachel Grahame
DAY1
25
District
Gateshead
Easting
421141
Grid ref figure
10
MONTH1
10
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561187
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966
Place
Whickham
Description
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'Curving side walls and cylindrical pillars astride entrance, marking the entry to Chase Park. The side walls each have a decorative panel from 1938 (when the Park was acquired by Whickham Urban District Council) denoting that the area within the Park was listed as one of King George's Fields, commemorating King George V (died 1936) who had led Britain through the First World War. The left-hand panel has a crowned lion and shield with the words 'King George V AD 1910-1936' and the right-hand panel has a crowned unicorn and shield with the words 'King George's Field'. The entrance screen has Historic, Architectural, Associative and Townscape interest.'
SITEDESC
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'Curving side walls and cylindrical pillars astride entrance, marking the entry to Chase Park. The side walls each have a decorative panel from 1938 (when the Park was acquired by Whickham Urban District Council) denoting that the area within the Park was listed as one of King George's Fields, commemorating King George V (died 1936) who had led Britain through the First World War. The left-hand panel has a crowned lion and shield with the words 'King George V AD 1910-1936' and the right-hand panel has a crowned unicorn and shield with the words 'King George's Field'. The entrance screen has Historic, Architectural, Associative and Townscape interest.'
Site Name
Chase Park East Entrance Screen
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
17843
YEAR1
2023
English, British
Class
Water Supply and Drainage
COMP1
Rachel Grahame
COMP2
Rachel Grahame
Crossref
5250
DAY1
25
DAY2
12
District
Gateshead
Easting
425873
Grid ref figure
10
MONTH1
10
MONTH2
01
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
562349
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Gateshead
Description
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'This was commissioned by Edward Prest in the 1860s for the local residents. This was because the previous drinking fountain was moved to make space for the C of E chapel.'
Site Type: Broad
Water Supply Site
SITEDESC
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'This was commissioned by Edward Prest in the 1860s for the local residents. This was because the previous drinking fountain was moved to make space for the C of E chapel.'
NB this entry needs a final check against HER7620
Site Name
Old Durham Road, Victorian Drinking Fountain
Site Type: Specific
Drinking Fountain
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
17842
Form of Evidence
Structure
YEAR1
2023
YEAR2
2024
English, British
COMP1
Rachel Grahame
DAY1
25
District
Gateshead
Easting
425483
Grid ref figure
10
MONTH1
10
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561045
Place
Gateshead
Description
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'Owned by the Council. This was where the park super-intendent lived, from 1876 until around 10 years ago. The super-intendent post was de-commissioned at this point.'
SITEDESC
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'Owned by the Council. This was where the park super-intendent lived, from 1876 until around 10 years ago. The super-intendent post was de-commissioned at this point.'
Site Name
Saltwell Park Superintendent's House
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
17841
YEAR1
2023
English, British
COMP1
Rachel Grahame
DAY1
25
District
Gateshead
Easting
415199
Grid ref figure
10
MONTH1
10
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564751
Place
Ryton
Description
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'Shown on Ordnance Survey First edition. Likely dates to 18th century.'
SITEDESC
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'Shown on Ordnance Survey First edition. Likely dates to 18th century.'
Site Name
Rectory Cottages
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
17840
YEAR1
2023
English, British
COMP1
Rachel Grahame
DAY1
25
District
Gateshead
Easting
413967
Grid ref figure
10
MONTH1
10
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
559630
Place
Hooker Gate
Description
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'One of the oldest buildings in the area. Traditional Northumbrian pub.'
SITEDESC
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'One of the oldest buildings in the area. Traditional Northumbrian pub.'
Site Name
The Bute Arms, Hookergate
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
17839
YEAR1
2023
English, British
COMP1
Rachel Grahame
DAY1
25
District
Gateshead
Easting
414146
Grid ref figure
10
MONTH1
10
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
558967
Place
Hooker Gate
Description
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'Former Co-op now used by small businesses.'
SITEDESC
This site was added to the Gateshead local list in 2023. The local list description reads:
'Former Co-op now used by small businesses.'
Site Name
Former Hookergate Co-op
SITE_STAT
Local List
HER Number
17838
YEAR1
2023