English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area, Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
5003, 1662
DAY1
06
District
Gateshead
Easting
1192
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16SW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
6323
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Bradley
Description
Built adjoining one another, these are handsome two-storey houses in coursed dressed stonework with four decorated dormers. The slate roofs have stone ridge tiles and water tabling. The double garage at the eastern end of the cottages is intrusive.
Site Type: Broad
House
SITEDESC
Built adjoining one another, these are handsome two-storey houses in coursed dressed stonework with four decorated dormers. The slate roofs have stone ridge tiles and water tabling. The double garage at the eastern end of the cottages is intrusive.
Site Name
Bradley Farm, East and West Cottages
Site Type: Specific
Semi Detached House
HER Number
12025
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Strategies and Character Statements, Bradley Park Conservation Area, p 59-60
YEAR1
2009
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area, Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
Class
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
5003
DAY1
06
District
Gateshead
Easting
1248
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ16SW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
6281
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Bradley
Description
Victorian gate lodge. Two storeys in snecked dressed sandstone with slate roof and decorative bargeboards at first floor level. The original windows have been replaced.
Site Type: Broad
Garden Building
SITEDESC
Victorian gate lodge. Two storeys in snecked dressed sandstone with slate roof and decorative bargeboards at first floor level. The original windows have been replaced.
Site Name
Bradley Park, South Lodge
Site Type: Specific
Gate Lodge
HER Number
12024
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Strategies and Character Statements, Bradley Park Conservation Area, p 59
YEAR1
2009
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
646
DAY1
06
District
Gateshead
Easting
2185
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ25NW
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
5950
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Ravensworth
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition of c.1858. Former lodge to Ravensworth Park.
Site Type: Broad
Lodge
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition of c.1858. Former lodge to Ravensworth Park.
Site Name
Fugar Bar, Fugar Bar Cottage
Site Type: Specific
Lodge
HER Number
12023
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Strategies and Character Statements, Ravensworth Conservation Area, p 63
YEAR1
2009
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
646
DAY1
06
District
Gateshead
Easting
2185
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ25NW
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
5966
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Ravensworth
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition of c.1858.
Site Type: Broad
House
SITEDESC
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition of c.1858.
Site Name
Little Dean Cottage, Fugar Bar
Site Type: Specific
Detached House
HER Number
12022
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Strategies and Character Statements, Ravensworth Conservation Area, p 63
YEAR1
2009
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
646
DAY1
06
District
Gateshead
Easting
2451
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ25NW
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
5850
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Ravensworth
Description
A hamlet based around a farm. A C19 lodge (HER 7425) and gateway (HER 7424) stand at the entrance to Coach Road which leads to the South Lodge of Ravensworth Park.
Site Type: Broad
Settlement
SITEDESC
A hamlet based around a farm. A C19 lodge (HER 7425) and gateway (HER 7424) stand at the entrance to Coach Road which leads to the South Lodge of Ravensworth Park.
Site Name
Lady Park
Site Type: Specific
Hamlet
HER Number
12021
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Strategies and Character Statements, Ravensworth Conservation Area, p 63
YEAR1
2009
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area, Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
Class
Water Supply and Drainage
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
646, 8183
DAY1
06
District
Gateshead
Easting
2282
EASTING2
2303
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ25NW
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
NGR2
NZ
Northing
5929
NORTHING2
5918
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Place
Ravensworth
Description
Two large fish ponds (lakes to be more accurate) with islands in the centre.
Site Type: Broad
Pond
SITEDESC
Two large fish ponds (lakes to be more accurate) with islands in the centre. There are two stone gate piers between the two ponds, which may be 18th century in date. The Gardener's Magazine of 1834 described the ornamental wildfowl which were kept on the ponds and housed in a rustic shelter.
Site Name
Ravensworth, fish ponds
Site Type: Specific
Fishpond
HER Number
12020
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Strategies and Character Statements, Ravensworth Conservation Area, p 62; Northern Archaeological Associates, 2006, Ravensworth Castle, Gateshead; North of England Civic Trust, 2008, Ravensworth Castle, Gateshead, Conservation Plan
YEAR1
2009
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area, Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
Class
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
646, 8183
DAY1
06
District
Gateshead
Easting
2296
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ25NW
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
5942
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Ravensworth
Description
A lozenge-shaped brick walled garden in a sadly deteriorated condition.
Site Type: Broad
Garden
SITEDESC
A lozenge-shaped brick walled garden in a sadly deteriorated condition. The walled garden is shown on the tithe map of 1847. The Ordnance Survey first edition of 1861 shows its present oval form, divided by a heated wall running east-west, with fire-houses on the north side. An orchard was planted on the south side of the dividing wall with an avenue through it. An entrance from the arboretum on the west side of the walled garden led to a range of glasshouses. These were described by the Gardener's Magazine in 1834 'The forcing department consists of numerous pine-stoves, peach-houses &c; with a large double staged green-house, one for pelargoniums, the other for heaths'. In 1833 there was a terrible storm which damaged the vineries causing £500 worth of damage (Richardson's Table Book, v4, p 151). In 1877 the Journal of Horticulture & Cottage Gardener described the gardens at Ravensworth including the principal range of glasshouses which was semi-circular, almost 430 feet long and 18 feet wide. It was divided into 9 houses which included: a camellia house growing The Marchioness of Exeter and Hendersoni. a late peach house, with a Moorpark apricot on the back wall. Peaches included Voilette Hative and Royal George. A late vinery growing Lady Downe's, Black Alicante and Trebbiano. Another vinery which housed camellias and azaleas after flowering. A heated house for various plants including bananas and Stephanotis. A heated house for growing pineapples, Monserrats and Providence varieties. An early vinery for Black Hamburg and Muscat of Alexandria. A second peach house which also accommodated bouvardia and camellia. A second late vinery. 700 pots of strawberries (President and Garibaldi varieties). Ravensworth was renowned for pineapples which required much heat from hot pipes. The gardener in 1877, Mr Moult, competed with those grown at Lambton and Raby Castles. The north section of the walled garden was split into a pair of sub-rectangular beds with paths round the curved ends. Groups of orchard trees divided the path network. The kitchen garden contained a lean-to peach house, a span roofed stove (forcing house) and an Erica house for heathers. In 4 acres of cultivated ground, vegetables were grown including asparagus, celery, onions, peas, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, Savoy cabbage, coleworts (kale) and broccoli. Peaches, apricots and nectarines were grown on the walls. There were pear, apple and pear trees. The gardener's cottage was at the east end approached through two pairs of cedars framing the path.
Site Name
Ravensworth, walled garden
Site Type: Specific
Walled Garden
HER Number
12019
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Strategies and Character Statements, Ravensworth Conservation Area, p 62; Northern Archaeological Associates, 2006, Ravensworth Castle, Gateshead; North of England Civic Trust, 2008, Ravensworth Castle, Gateshead, Conservation Plan
YEAR1
2009
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area, Register of Parks and Gardens Grade II
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
646, 8183
DAY1
06
District
Gateshead
Easting
2325
Grid ref figure
8
LANDUSE
Building
Map Sheet
NZ25NW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
5932
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966
Place
Ravensworth
Description
Three houses built at the crossroads of the Butter Cross (HER 314) built in the 1950s in random sandstone reputed to have come from the demolished Nash House (HER 8183).
Site Type: Broad
House
SITEDESC
Three houses built at the crossroads of the Butter Cross (HER 314) built in the 1950s in random sandstone reputed to have come from the demolished Nash House (HER 8183).
Site Name
Ravensworth, 1950s houses
Site Type: Specific
Detached House
HER Number
12018
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Sources
Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Strategies and Character Statements, Ravensworth Conservation Area, pp 61-63
YEAR1
2009
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
5004
DAY1
06
District
Gateshead
Easting
2536
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
6066
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Gateshead
Description
The home of William Wailes (stained glass manufacturer). Wailes went on to build Saltwell Towers (HER 8261) a short distance to the north. The crematorium now occupies the site of South Dean or Dene Tower.
Site Type: Broad
House
SITEDESC
The home of William Wailes (stained glass manufacturer). Wailes went on to build Saltwell Towers (HER 8261) a short distance to the north. The crematorium now occupies the site of South Dean or Dene Tower.
Site Name
South Dean Tower, Saltwell Park
Site Type: Specific
Detached House
HER Number
12017
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Strategies and Character Statements, Saltwell Conservation Area, p 65; Ordnance Survey Fist Edition 1858
YEAR1
2009
English, British
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
DAY1
06
District
Gateshead
Easting
2523
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MAP2
NZ26SE
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
6353
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Late 20th Century 1967 to 2000
Place
Gateshead
Description
Designated on 26th April 1991 and extended on 5th August 1994. Comprises the Tyne riverbank and gorge slopes, the High Level Bridge (HER 4132), Swing Bridge (HER 1003) and Tyne Bridge (HER 1581). It is now a little-frequented area although carrying major through-routes and remnants of heavy industry and commercial development from its C19 heyday. The squalid C19 housing was cleared after a major explosion in 1854. The High Level Bridge opened in 1849, leaving the riverside to stagnate. Mid Victorian commercial development focused near the station (HER 4374) and Greenesfield Railway Works (HER 3488). On the newly laid out Swinburne Street and behind High Street an imposing but disparate group of new municipal government buildings were built (HER 8316, 8291, 8275, 8315, 8274, 8311). The area at the top of the gorge slopes is now largely characterised by derelict or under-used buildings due to the unsuitability of access routes and constricted sites. The slope above Pipewellgate is now attractive informal parkland. St. Mary's Church (HER 284), now a heritage centre, is the original parish church. The most important streets are Oakwellgate, Bottle Bank, Church Street, Mirk Lane and Bankwell Lane. The mid C19 stone railway viaducts are never out of sight. There are exuberantly designed public houses and shops in Half Moon Lane and Wellington Street.
Site Type: Broad
Settlement
SITEDESC
Designated on 26th April 1991 and extended on 5th August 1994. Comprises the Tyne riverbank and gorge slopes, the High Level Bridge (HER 4132), Swing Bridge (HER 1003) and Tyne Bridge (HER 1581). It is now a little-frequented area although carrying major through-routes and remnants of heavy industry and commercial development from its C19 heyday. The squalid C19 housing was cleared after a major explosion in 1854. The High Level Bridge opened in 1849, leaving the riverside to stagnate. Mid Victorian commercial development focused near the station (HER 4374) and Greenesfield Railway Works (HER 3488). On the newly laid out Swinburne Street and behind High Street an imposing but disparate group of new municipal government buildings were built (HER 8316, 8291, 8275, 8315, 8274, 8311). The area at the top of the gorge slopes is now largely characterised by derelict or under-used buildings due to the unsuitability of access routes and constricted sites. The slope above Pipewellgate is now attractive informal parkland. St. Mary's Church (HER 284), now a heritage centre, is the original parish church. The most important streets are Oakwellgate, Bottle Bank, Church Street, Mirk Lane and Bankwell Lane. The mid C19 stone railway viaducts are never out of sight. There are exuberantly designed public houses and shops in Half Moon Lane and Wellington Street.
Site Name
The Bridges Conservation Area
Site Type: Specific
Town Quarter
SITE_STAT
Conservation Area
HER Number
12016
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Gateshead Council, 1999, Conservation Area Policy Guidelines, Strategies and Character Statements, The Bridges Conservation Area
YEAR1
2009