South Shields, Beach Road, Nos. 29, 31 and 33

HER Number:
4509

District:
S Tyneside

Site Name:
South Shields, Beach Road, Nos. 29, 31 and 33

Place:
South Shields

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Domestic

Site Type: Broad:
Multiple Dwelling

Site Type: Specific:
Terrace

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
This early 19th century structure is of red brick, with stone eaves cornice and a hipped slate roof. It is of a dignified composition, with slight variations between the units. It displays an elevation of 11 bays, divided by giant 2 storey pilasters with stone bases and caps. No 29 consists of two storeys above a semi-basement. The basement is of ashlar. The central entrance is approached by a flight of steps framed by a tri-partite stone doorcase. No 31 is of two storeys, with a low ashlar plinth. Its windows are taller than those of No 29. The central entrance, at ground level, is framed by a tri-partite stone doorcase. Nos 29, 31 and 33 are not shown on Wood's plan of South Shields in 1827. Two houses are entered in the Census Enumerators Return for 1841, however. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
3672

Northing:
6699

Grid Reference:
NZ36726699

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 4509 >> Dept. of National Heritage, of Buildings of Special ... Interest, 08-Nov; NECT, 2015, National Heritage at Risk Grade II Project