Newcastle, Nelson Street, No. 14, Dispensary

HER Number:
7108

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, Nelson Street, No. 14, Dispensary

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Health and Welfare

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Dispensary

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
The Newcastle Dispensary opened at 14 Nelson Street in 1839 having previously been located in The Side from 1777 to 1790 and in Low Friar Street from 1790 to 1838. The premises later became the Fruit Exchange. Sandstone ashlar, 3 storeys. Central panelled door flanked by pilasters. Upper floors have sah windows with glazing bars. The building has been developed behind the façade so that only the façade is of interest. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
2477

Northing:
6439

Grid Reference:
NZ24776439

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Newcastle U3A Local History Group, 2001, A Brief History of Eldon Square South, Newcastle upon Tyne; Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historical Interest, 20/404; Lynn Redhead, 1996, Hospitals; Grace McCombie, 2009, Newcastle and Gateshead - Pevsner Architectural Guide, p.158