Heworth, Shields Road, Church of St. Mary, Haddon tomb

HER Number:
8340

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Heworth, Shields Road, Church of St. Mary, Haddon tomb

Place:
Heworth

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Religious Ritual and Funerary

Site Type: Broad:
Funerary Site

Site Type: Specific:
Tomb

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Tomb in form of four-poster bed. Circa 1717 for the Haddon family. Sandstone. Rusticated square columns support entablature to hipped stone roof; 3 recumbent figures in contemporary dress, under quilt, that at left holding book open on quilt. 3 round-headed panels on bed head record William died aged 11, a daughter, and George died 1717; north side of chest has inscription commemorating Joseph Haddon, mason, died May 16, 1718. Coat of arms on rear of bed head; C19 inscriptions to members of Makepeace family on north and east sides of chest. LISTED GRADE 2*

Easting:
2867

Northing:
6194

Grid Reference:
NZ28676194

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special architectural or Historic Interest, 6/45; Ian Farmer Associates, 2010, Haddon Tomb, Gateshead - Archaeological Watching Brief