Tankerville Terrace, Church High School

Tankerville Terrace, Church High School

HER Number
9892
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Tankerville Terrace, Church High School
Place
Jesmond
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
Class
Education
Site Type: Broad
School
Site Type: Specific
Secondary School
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Description
Church High School is an important building in Jesmond’s history and character. This imposing Victorian red brick structure is aesthetically appealing, and adds value to the surrounding area. The façade has detailed floral decoration on its gables and elaborate sculptures around its main door. The building was constructed in 1889 and opened by the Church School’s Company a year later. In 1925 it was renamed Newcastle upon Tyne Church High School. LOCAL LIST
Easting
425110
Northing
565910
Grid Reference
NZ425110565910
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; Newcastle City Libraries, 1987, Bygone Jesmond; Alan Morgan, 2010, Jesmond from mines to mansions, page 41;