Benwell, Benwell Lane, Victoria Lodge

HER Number:
17429

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Benwell, Benwell Lane, Victoria Lodge

Place:
Benwell

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Transport

Site Type: Broad:
Road Transport Site

Site Type: Specific:
Coach House

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

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:
2119

Northing:
6433

Grid Reference:
NZ21196433

Lats/Lons:

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