Benwell, Benwell Lane, Benwell Towers, gate piers

HER Number:
8900

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Benwell, Benwell Lane, Benwell Towers, gate piers

Place:
Benwell

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Gate Pier

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
2 Gate piers to Benwell Towers. Mid C19. Sandstone ashlar. Tall square piers with plinth, corbelled band and high pointed coping. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
2113

Northing:
6436

Grid Reference:
NZ21136436

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 11/95