Jesmond Dene, seating areas

HER Number:
5689

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Jesmond Dene, seating areas

Place:
Jesmond

Map Sheet:
NZ26NE

Class:
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces

Site Type: Broad:
Garden Ornament

Site Type: Specific:
Garden Seat

General Period:
POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period:
Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
There are a number of examples of these throughout the Dene, this grid reference is the best example. Areas were created for benches with low drystone walls. Another one awaits uncovering to the north of the path close to retaining wall (HER 5701).

Easting:
425840

Northing:
567110

Grid Reference:
NZ425840567110

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 5689 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004