Jesmond Vale

HER Number:
9897

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Jesmond Vale

Place:
Jesmond

Map Sheet:
NZ26NE

Class:
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces

Site Type: Broad:
Park

Site Type: Specific:
Public Park

General Period:
POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period:
Post Medieval 1540 to 1901

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Jesmond Vale, the southern extension of Jesmond Dene, has a rich history and identity. It contains industrial archaeology, mature trees, and a good variety of wildlife. It is popular as an open space for recreation. The land was largely pasture before the 19th Century, but by 1846 it was populated by 386 people. Between the 1930s and 1950s the slums were cleared and it was zoned as an open space. In 1966 work began on Vale House, which included 138 flats. LOCAL LIST

Easting:
426390

Northing:
565630

Grid Reference:
NZ426390565630

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