Walbottle, Walbottle House

HER Number:
5025

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Walbottle, Walbottle House

Place:
Walbottle

Map Sheet:
NZ16NE

Class:
Domestic

Site Type: Broad:
House

Site Type: Specific:
Country House

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
House, now 3 separate dwellings. Early 18th century; late 18th century rear wing; considerable 19th century and 20th century alterations. Coursed rubble, pebbledashed, with graduated green slate roof; stone gable copings on curved kneelers; yellow brick chimneys. Rear wing red brick with hipped roof of similar materials. 2 storeys. 20th century galzed door with overlight; 20th century cross casements. 19th century pent left extension. Wing probably once a stable. Pointed-arched first floor window with Y tracery. On rear elevation a round-arched window in stone surround with keystone, impost blocks and radial glazing bars. 20th century extension not of interest. Interior - dog-leg stair with stout turned balusters and square moulded handrail; 3 early 19th century chimneypieces complete with grates, and one room with cornice of the period. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
1705

Northing:
6637

Grid Reference:
NZ17056637

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 5025 >> Dept. of National Heritage, of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, Jul-45; Newcastle City Council, 2009, Walbottle Village Conservation Area Character Statement & Management Plan, page 9