Sunderland, Moor Terrace, former Sunderland Orphanage

HER Number:
4768

District:
Sunderland

Site Name:
Sunderland, Moor Terrace, former Sunderland Orphanage

Place:
Sunderland

Map Sheet:
NZ45NW

Class:
Health and Welfare

Site Type: Broad:
Childrens Home

Site Type: Specific:
Orphanage

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
This Italianate style former boy's orphanage was designed by Childs and Lucas, and construction in 1858 supervised by Thomas Moore. It is built in brick with an ashlar plinth and dressings, and has a Welsh slate roof. It has an Irregular plan and comprises 2 storeys and a 3-stage tower. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
4068

Northing:
5705

Grid Reference:
NZ40685705

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 4768 >> Dept. of National Heritage, of Buildings of Special ... Interest, 920-1/12/141; Tyne and Wear Museums Archaeology, 2011, Former Orphanage, Hendon, Sunderland - Historic Building Recording