Jesmond Dene, seating areas
Jesmond Dene, seating areas
HER Number
5689
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Jesmond Dene, seating areas
Place
Jesmond
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
Class
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces
Site Type: Broad
Garden Ornament
Site Type: Specific
Garden Seat
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
There are a number of examples of these throughout the Dene, this grid reference is the best example. Areas were created for benches with low drystone walls. Another one awaits uncovering to the north of the path close to retaining wall (HER 5701).
Easting
425840
Northing
567110
Grid Reference
NZ425840567110
Sources
<< HER 5689 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004