Low Fell, Chowdene Bank, Nos. 8-14, Boundary Cottages

Tyne and Wear HER(7417): Low Fell, Chowdene Bank, Nos. 8-14, Boundary Cottages - Details

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HER Number:
7417

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Low Fell, Chowdene Bank, Nos. 8-14, Boundary Cottages

Place:
Low Fell

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Domestic

Site Type: Broad:
Dwelling

Site Type: Specific:
House

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
An early vernacular group in Chowdene Conservation Area. Ashlar-built. Boundary Cottage is the most 'polite' and is named on a carved stone plaque. Its name refers to the boundary of Gateshead parish, borough and fell (enclosed in 1822). DESCRIPTION Mid 19th century. Ashlar, rusticated quoins. Hipped Welsh slate roof. Modern windows. ARCHITECT William Elliott DATES 1859 (plans) LOCAL LIST

Easting:
2585

Northing:
5962

Grid Reference:
NZ25855962

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Gateshead Council Local List Fact Sheet X20/LL/035; Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Stragies and Character Statements, Chowdene Conservation Area, p 73; Tyne and Wear Archives CB.GA/BC/PLAN/1859/36

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