Church of St. Peter, retaining wall

Church of St. Peter, retaining wall

HER Number
1995
District
Sunderland
Site Name
Church of St. Peter, retaining wall
Place
Monkwearmouth
Map Sheet
NZ45NW
Class
Monument <By Form>
Site Type: Broad
Barrier
Site Type: Specific
Wall
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
Retaining wall at the east side of the former graveyard to the Church of St Peter. It has possible medieval foundations, but is probably 18th century above and was raised in the 19th century. It is 2.5 – 3 metres high and constructed of rubble limestone and sandstone with some granite; there is also some old brick patching and rubble coping. Besidelate 20th century brick-arched steps to an opening to the vicarage garden an 18th century headstone has been set in the wall. LISTED GRADE 2
Easting
440190
Northing
557850
Grid Reference
NZ440190557850
Sources
<< HER 1995 >>