Jesmond Dene, tunnels to Banqueting Hall
Jesmond Dene, tunnels to Banqueting Hall
HER Number
5719
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Jesmond Dene, tunnels to Banqueting Hall
Place
Jesmond
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
Class
Transport
Site Type: Broad
Pedestrian Transport Site
Site Type: Specific
Pedestrian Tunnel
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
Two well-built tunnels under Jesmond Dene Road which gave pedestrian access to the Banqueting Hall from Armstrong's house (Jesmond Dean - now demolished). One was for Armstrong's personal use, the other for the public. There is also a substantial retaining wall with an arch in it on the banqueting hall side of the tunnel. LOCAL LIST
Easting
2598
Northing
6650
Grid Reference
NZ25986650
Sources
<< HER 5719 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004