Benwell Lane, Victoria Lodge

HER Number:
17429

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Benwell Lane, Victoria Lodge

Place:
Benwell

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Transport

Site Type: Broad:
Road Transport Site

Site Type: Specific:
Coach House

General Period:
POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period:
Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
Attractive sandstone coach house and coachman's accommodation to the house built in 1865 by Alfred Waterhouse for Dr. Thomas Hodgkin. The house was given to the Royal Victoria Home in 1894. Slate roof with finials. The elevation to Benwell Lane is blank. Rectangular and trefoil windows in the gable ends, door to south elevation. Inserted roof lights. Now the Al-Raza Islamic Educational and Welfare Trust.

Easting:
421190

Northing:
564330

Grid Reference:
NZ421190564330

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Pers comm, Charlotte Coyne, Conservation Officer 25 Feb 2016