Ravensworth, path and building

HER Number:
13471

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Ravensworth, path and building

Place:
Ravensworth

Map Sheet:
NZ25NW

Class:
Transport

Site Type: Broad:
Pedestrian Transport Site

Site Type: Specific:
Path

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
An old path runs from the carriage drive to the South Tower along a yew lined walk. There is a pile of loose stone at the stone end of this walk, perhaps indicating that a building once occupied this spot. It might have been a 'seat' or garden building to take advantage of the excellent views across the parkland. Or it might be linked to deer husbandry, agriculture or industry.

Easting:
2297

Northing:
5904

Grid Reference:
NZ22975904

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
North of England Civic Trust, April 2008, Ravensworth Castle and Estate, Gateshead, Conservation Plan, Appendix A, page 89, gazetteer no. 5C