West Boldon, Newcastle Road, Hill Top House

HER Number:
11462

District:
S Tyneside

Site Name:
West Boldon, Newcastle Road, Hill Top House

Place:
West Boldon

Map Sheet:
NZ36SE

Class:
Domestic

Site Type: Broad:
House

Site Type: Specific:
Detached House

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
A large impressive house built in 1701 for the overseer of the Newcastle Road when it was a toll road. Well restored, with 6-over-6 sash windows and a small well-designed extension. The concrete pantile roof is not in keeping.

Easting:
3509

Northing:
6104

Grid Reference:
NZ35096104

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
South Tyneside Council, 2002, West Boldon Conservation Area Character Appraisal; South Tyneside Council, 2006, West Boldon Conservation Area Management Plan, Draft SPD 11; A. Middleton, 1983, Boldon's Witness in Church and Community