23 High Bridge

23 High Bridge

HER Number
16224
District
Newcastle
Site Name
23 High Bridge
Place
Newcastle
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
Class
Commercial
Site Type: Broad
Shop
Site Type: Specific
Shop
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Description
The building was recorded in 2013 by ARS. No 23 as constructed between 1886-1898- (more likely closer to 1886) replacing earlier buildings. It is difficult to recognise in the trade directories due to renumbering and demolition of buildings on the street. Fire Insurance Plans of 1927 state that the building was in use as a clothing warehouse. The ground floor may have originally functioned as a shop as the present shop front appears original. A number of original features, including a fireplace, exist on the first floor.
Easting
424870
Northing
564170
Grid Reference
NZ424870564170
Sources
Archaeological Research Services Ltd. 2013, No 15-29 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne - archaeological building recording; Goad Fire Insurance Plan 1927