Preston, Preston Park, Clementhorpe

HER Number:
12085

District:
N Tyneside

Site Name:
Preston, Preston Park, Clementhorpe

Place:
Preston

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Domestic

Site Type: Broad:
House

Site Type: Specific:
Detached House

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
A Victorian detached three-storey house in mature wooded grounds. This was the first house to be built at Preston Park (HER 11870) before 1866 and was designed by FRN Haswell. In 1866 a conservatory was added. The substantial gardens provide a dramatic setting. Replacement gate piers are in modern brick and not in keeping with the Conservation Area.

Easting:
3508

Northing:
6937

Grid Reference:
NZ35086937

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
North Tyneside Council, Environment, Regeneration & Housing Directorate, 2005, Preston Park Draft Conservation Area Character Statement