Newcastle University, Museum of Antiquities

HER Number:
17259

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle University, Museum of Antiquities

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Recreational

Site Type: Broad:
Art and Education Venue

Site Type: Specific:
Museum

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C20

Form of Evidence:
Demolished Building

Description:
Completed c1949 by Edwards and Partners. Intended to be a museum but occupied until 1959 by the Department of Physical Chemistry. The building finally became the Museum of Antiquities in 1959. The museums collections are managed by the Society and the University. The collections cover all periods but include much Roman and Romano British material. In the 1970s the building housed the University's Department of Archaeology (above the museum). Closed and demolished c.2012.

Easting:
2472

Northing:
6503

Grid Reference:
NZ24726503

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
City Guides Information A-Z