Brandling Park

HER Number:
9888

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Brandling Park

Place:
Brandling Village

Map Sheet:
NZ26NW

Class:
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces

Site Type: Broad:
Park

Site Type: Specific:
Public Park

General Period:
POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period:
Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Brandling Park is a place that is enjoyed by all members of the community in this area of Jesmond. The park is bounded by capped sandstone walls, within which are a bowling green, landscaped grass areas, mature trees, flowerbeds, shrubs and a rockery. A curving path meanders through the space which is bordered on one side by the Great North Road and on the other by high quality terraced housing. First shown on OS second edition of 1890. LOCAL LIST

Easting:
424910

Northing:
565600

Grid Reference:
NZ424910565600

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Newcastle City Council, 2006, Local List of Buildings, Structures, Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces of Special Local Architectural or Historic Interest Supplementary Planning Document; Alan Morgan, 2010, Jesmond from mines to mansions, page 34