Axwell Park, retaining wall, balustrade, piers and steps

HER Number:
8220

District:
Gateshead

Site Name:
Axwell Park, retaining wall, balustrade, piers and steps

Place:
Axwell Park

Map Sheet:
NZ16SE

Class:
Monument

Site Type: Broad:
Barrier

Site Type: Specific:
Wall

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Wall, balustrade, piers and steps to terrace of Axwell Park. Early C19, Retaining wall to terrace and central steps: graduated courses of rusticated sandstone with moulded ashlar coping; 6 piers to each side of terrace rest on retaining wall pilasters and are linked by low curved stone coping; similar piers and balustrade to wall in front of steps. Piers in front of steps have tall finials of Clavering arms and lions. Terrace wall piers bear wide classical urns. Some urns missing. LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
1913

Northing:
6200

Grid Reference:
NZ19136200

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special architectural or Historic Interest, 4/7