Byker, Shields Road Square, gable artwork

HER Number:
10982

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Byker, Shields Road Square, gable artwork

Place:
Byker

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces

Site Type: Broad:
Street Furniture

Site Type: Specific:
Sculpture

General Period:
Modern

Specific Period:
C21

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
2002 by Artscope. The artwork on the gable end of the building facing the square takes elements of local history from the Roman period to the present. There are also three decorative steel infill panels in the square. A reset section of Hadrian's Wall, which was archaeologically excavated before the square was created is on display. The position of the cippi pits is marked by steel markers in the pavement.

Easting:
2705

Northing:
6482

Grid Reference:
NZ27056482

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Art On the Riverside, Grainger Town Partnership, Arts Council England, Nexus and Newcastle City Council, Public Art in Newcastle - A Guide (booklet)