Jesmond, Jesmond Park

HER Number:
5725

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Jesmond, Jesmond Park

Place:
Jesmond

Map Sheet:
NZ26NE

Class:
Domestic

Site Type: Broad:
House

Site Type: Specific:
Country House

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
Large house and pleasure grounds built in 1828 for Armourer Donkin (1779-1851). He was a close friend of Lord Armstrong having trained him in law, and he left his estate to him when he died.

Easting:
2627

Northing:
6597

Grid Reference:
NZ26276597

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 5725 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004