Tyne and Wear HER(5719): Jesmond Dene, tunnels to Banqueting Hall - Details
5719
Newcastle
Jesmond Dene, tunnels to Banqueting Hall
Jesmond
NZ26NE
Tunnel
Early Modern
C19
Structure
Two well-built tunnels under Jesmond Dene Road which gave pedestrian access to the Banqueting Hall from Armstrong's house (Jesmond Dean - now demolished). One was for Armstrong's personal use, the other for the public. There is also a substantial retaining wall with an arch in it on the banqueting hall side of the tunnel. LOCAL LIST
2598
6650
NZ25986650
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