Sunderland, Bodlewell Lane, Bodlewell House

HER Number:
17330

District:
Sunderland

Site Name:
Sunderland, Bodlewell Lane, Bodlewell House

Place:
Sunderland

Map Sheet:
NZ45NW

Class:
Domestic

Site Type: Broad:
Dwelling

Site Type: Specific:
House

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
The home of James Field Stanfield (1749-1824), seaman, actor and campaigner for the abolition of the slave trade. His son Clarkson Stanfield (1793-1847), seaman, landscape and marine artist, scene painter and Royal Academician was born here.

Easting:
4023

Northing:
5725

Grid Reference:
NZ40235725

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Blue plaque