Gate piers from Hospital of Virgin Mary, Eskdale Terrace
Gate piers from Hospital of Virgin Mary, Eskdale Terrace
HER Number
8847
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Gate piers from Hospital of Virgin Mary, Eskdale Terrace
Place
Jesmond
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
Class
Unassigned
Site Type: Broad
Gate Pier
Site Type: Specific
Gate Pier
General Period
MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Medieval 1066 to 1540
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
2 piers, originally from Virgin Mary Hospital in Westgate Road and resited behind
gate piers at school entrance. C13. Sandstone. Octagonal piers, each on square
plinth and moulded base; nail-head band on moulded capitals; each has 2 courses of
springing of chamfered arches and side arches. In the eighteenth century the
Grammar School occupied the buildings of the former hospital; they were demolished
when Neville Street was laid out c.1844. LISTED GRADE 2
gate piers at school entrance. C13. Sandstone. Octagonal piers, each on square
plinth and moulded base; nail-head band on moulded capitals; each has 2 courses of
springing of chamfered arches and side arches. In the eighteenth century the
Grammar School occupied the buildings of the former hospital; they were demolished
when Neville Street was laid out c.1844. LISTED GRADE 2
Easting
425250
Northing
565420
Grid Reference
NZ425250565420
Sources
Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest, 9/233