Shields Road Square, gable artwork

Shields Road Square, gable artwork

HER Number
10982
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Shields Road Square, gable artwork
Place
Byker
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
Class
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces
Site Type: Broad
Sculpture
Site Type: Specific
Sculpture
General Period
21ST CENTURY
Specific Period
21st Century 2001 to 2100
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
427050
Northing
564820
Grid Reference
NZ427050564820
Sources
Art On the Riverside, Grainger Town Partnership, Arts Council England, Nexus and Newcastle City Council, Public Art in Newcastle - A Guide (booklet)