Benwell, Hodgkin Park

HER Number:
9884

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Benwell, Hodgkin Park

Place:
Benwell

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces

Site Type: Broad:
Park

Site Type: Specific:
Public Park

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Benwell Dene, better known as Hodgkin Park, was presented to the old Benwell Urban District Council by the local banker Dr. Thomas Hodgkin. It was opened on 8 August 1899, and ever since has been a popular local beauty spot, and recreational area. The park has large green areas, a stone maze, and splendid views. The land was used for allotments during the Second World War. LOCAL LIST

Easting:
2125

Northing:
6387

Grid Reference:
NZ21256387

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Newcastle City Council, 2006, Local List of Buildings, Structures, Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces of Special Local Architectural or Historic Interest Supplementary Planning Document; Benwell Miscellaneous Articles Vol. 1, Newcastle Local Studies Library