Gosforth, Oakfield Terrace

HER Number:
11448

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Gosforth, Oakfield Terrace

Place:
Gosforth

Map Sheet:
NZ26NW

Class:
Domestic

Site Type: Broad:
Multiple Dwelling

Site Type: Specific:
Terrace

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
Two terraces of Sunderland cottages. Only example of this type of housing in Newcastle. Single storey, brick built with a slate roof with decorative ridge tiles. Some of the cottages are painted. They have polygonal bay windows. They have not been extended upwards through the addition of box dormers which would detract from their simplicity. A few properties have uPVC glazing. Short front gardens are bounded by low brick walls.

Easting:
2354

Northing:
6765

Grid Reference:
NZ23546765

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Newcastle City Council, 2002, Gosforth Conservation Area Character Statement, p 62