Low Fell, Durham Road, No. 335, Musgrave School

HER Number:
8322

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Low Fell, Durham Road, No. 335, Musgrave School

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:
1854-5. Ashlar with raised alternating block quoins. Welsh slate roof with fish- scale bands. Picturesque "Tudorbethan" style. Two storeys, three bays, the outer bays projecting under gables with carved bargeboards. Mullioned windows, those on ground floor with transoms, with moulded reveals and raised quoins. Similar door surround. Stone chimney stacks with a variety of tall, patterned terracotta pots. Curiosity value. Formerly FORRES VILLA. Built for J B Falconar. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
2581

Northing:
6080

Grid Reference:
NZ25816080

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special architectural or Historic Interest, 10/69; Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Strategies and Character Statements, Saltwell Conservation Area, p 65