English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Claire MacRae
Crossref
7452, 16311, 16312
DAY1
20
District
Gateshead
Easting
425700
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561360
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Low Fell
Description
Villa set within large plot of land shown on the Second Edition OS plan, 1897 along with Enfield House to the north of North Dene House and Walker Villa. Demolished by 1953.
Site Type: Broad
House
SITEDESC
Villa set within large plot of land shown on the Second Edition OS plan, 1897 along with Enfield House to the north of North Dene House and Walker Villa. Demolished by 1953.
Site Name
Low Fell, Park View
Site Type: Specific
Villa
HER Number
16313
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
URS, 2012, Gateshead College, Durham Road, Gateshead - historic buildings recording; Second Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1897
YEAR1
2014
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Claire MacRae
Crossref
7452, 16312, 16313
DAY1
20
District
Gateshead
Easting
425690
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561280
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Low Fell
Description
Villa set within large plots of land shown on the First Edition OS plan, 1862 along with North Dene House (HER 7452). These were joined in 1897 by Park View and Enfield House to the north. Walker Villa was later known as Bloomfield. This building was in use as temporary council offices in 1955. The building was recorded in 2012 by URS ahead of demolition.
Site Type: Broad
House
SITEDESC
Villa set within large plots of land shown on the First Edition OS plan, 1862 along with North Dene House (HER 7452). These were joined in 1897 by Park View and Enfield House to the north. Walker Villa was later known as Bloomfield. This building was in use as temporary council offices in 1955.
Site Name
Low Fell, Walker Villa
Site Type: Specific
Villa
HER Number
16311
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
URS, 2012, Gateshead College, Durham Road, Gateshead - historic buildings recording; First Edition Ordnance Survey Plan, 1862
YEAR1
2014
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Education
COMP1
Claire MacRae
Crossref
16308, 16309
DAY1
20
District
Gateshead
Easting
425720
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561370
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966
Place
Low Fell
Description
The main college building dated to the 1950s (Gateshead Technical College opened on 15th November 1955). The building was of three-storeys, brick built with a flat roof forming an elongated structure aligned north-south with radiating ranges to each end with more recent extensions running west from the central range. It was a good example of restrained 1950s architecture, with an imposing street elevation created by its scale and execution. The interior of the building was recorded in 2008 by Addyman Archaeology and in 2012 by URS ahead of demolition.
Site Type: Broad
College
SITEDESC
The main college building dated to the 1950s (Gateshead Technical College opened on 15th November 1955). The building was of three-storeys, brick built with a flat roof forming an elongated structure aligned north-south with radiating ranges to each end with more recent extensions running west from the central range. It was a good example of restrained 1950s architecture, with an imposing street elevation created by its scale and execution. The interior of the building was recorded in 2008 by Addyman Archaeology and in 2012 by URS ahead of demolition.
Site Name
Low Fell, Durham Road, Gateshead Technical College
Site Type: Specific
Technical College
HER Number
16310
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
URS, 2012, Gateshead College, Durham Road, Gateshead - historic buildings recording; Addyman Archaeology, 2008, Gateshead College, Durham Road - historic buildings recording
YEAR1
2014
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Education
COMP1
Claire MacRae
Crossref
16308, 16310
DAY1
20
District
Gateshead
Easting
425690
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561340
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
20th Century 1901 to 2000
Place
Low Fell
Description
The Joicey Centre is located to the rear of the main college block. It was a single-storey, L shaped building of red brick with concrete detailing. It is likely to be contemporary with the main college building (HER 16310). This building was cut into the natural slope of the site with access through the west elevation. The building was recorded in 2012 by URS ahead of demolition.
Site Type: Broad
College
SITEDESC
The Joicey Centre is located to the rear of the main college block. It was a single-storey, L shaped building of red brick with concrete detailing. It is likely to be contemporary with the main college building (HER 16310). This building was cut into the natural slope of the site with access through the west elevation. The building was recorded in 2012 by URS ahead of demolition.
Site Name
Gateshead College, Joicey Centre
Site Type: Specific
Technical College
HER Number
16309
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
URS, 2012, Gateshead College, Durham Road, Gateshead - historic buildings recording
YEAR1
2014
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Education
COMP1
Claire MacRae
Crossref
16309, 16310
DAY1
20
District
Gateshead
Easting
425660
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Brick
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561370
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
Mid 20th Century 1933 to 1966
Place
Low Fell
Description
The Technical Block was constructed in the early 1950s, it was the first purpose built college building on the site although it was designed to complement the main college building (HER 16310). It was typical of institutional architecture of the period with the external appearance reflecting the internal arrangement. The Technical Block was a single storey range aligned north-south accessed off East Park Road. The building was divided into three equal parts and was constructed from red brick with ashlar detailing to complement the main college building. It had been re-roofed with corregated iron. The college opened on 15th November 1955. It later partly became the Centre for Visual and Creative Arts. The building was recorded in 2012 by URS ahead of demolition.
Site Type: Broad
College
SITEDESC
The Technical Block was constructed in the early 1950s, it was the first purpose built college building on the site although it was designed to complement the main college building (HER 16310). It was typical of institutional architecture of the period with the external appearance reflecting the internal arrangement. The Technical Block was a single storey range aligned north-south accessed off East Park Road. The building was divided into three equal parts and was constructed from red brick with ashlar detailing to complement the main college building. It had been re-roofed with corregated iron. The college opened on 15th November 1955. It later partly became the Centre for Visual and Creative Arts. The building was recorded in 2012 by URS ahead of demolition.
Site Name
Low Fell, Gateshead College, Technical Block
Site Type: Specific
Further Education College
HER Number
16308
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
URS, 2012, Gateshead College, Durham Road, Gateshead - historic buildings recording
YEAR1
2014
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces
COMP1
Claire MacRae
Crossref
7452
DAY1
20
District
Gateshead
Easting
425690
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561160
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Low Fell
Description
North Dene House (HER 7452) was constructed within a formal landscaped garden. Outbuildings were located to the northeast with kitchen gardens along the northern boundary. By 1897 a lodge had been added to the Durham Road entrance. The gardens were set out in a fashionable style with a curved carriageway to the south set within dense woodland. To the west of the house, was an area of open lawn, set at a lower level beyond a dividing terrace wall. The greenhouses along the north boundary wall were removed in the 1930s when the adjacent Enfield House was converted to a Junior Technical Centre. The grounds generally survived into the 1960s and the lodge until the 1970s. The majority of the woodland was cleared with the construction of the college although a number of trees survive - now protected by Tree Preservation Orders.
Site Type: Broad
Park
SITEDESC
North Dene House (HER 7452) was constructed within a formal landscaped garden. Outbuildings were located to the northeast with kitchen gardens along the northern boundary. By 1897 a lodge had been added to the Durham Road entrance. The gardens were set out in a fashionable style with a curved carriageway to the south set within dense woodland. To the west of the house, was an area of open lawn, set at a lower level beyond a dividing terrace wall. The greenhouses along the north boundary wall were removed in the 1930s when the adjacent Enfield House was converted to a Junior Technical Centre. The grounds generally survived into the 1960s and the lodge until the 1970s. The majority of the woodland was cleared with the construction of the college although a number of trees survive - now protected by Tree Preservation Orders.
Site Name
North Dene House, garden
Site Type: Specific
Landscape Park
HER Number
16307
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
URS, 2012, Gateshead College, Durham Road, Gateshead - historic buildings recording
YEAR1
2014
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Claire MacRae
Crossref
7452, 16310
DAY1
20
District
Gateshead
Easting
425720
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
ashlar; brick
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561190
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Low Fell
Description
Coped ashlar walls of 20th century date and 19th century date where they formerly surrounded North Dene House (HER 7452). To the east, against Durham Road, there is a tall rubble wall with sloping coping stone. The outside face of the wall is ashlar. To the north-east there are gate piers with neo-Greek mouldings similar to those which existed on North Dene House. Part of the wall has a brick inner skin, this probably relates to the kitchen garden area of North Dene House. The boundary walls have been reconstructed in many areas and include several blocked openings.
Site Type: Broad
Boundary
SITEDESC
Coped ashlar walls of 20th century date and 19th century date where they formerly surrounded North Dene House (HER 7452). To the east, against Durham Road, there is a tall rubble wall with sloping coping stone. The outside face of the wall is ashlar. To the north-east there are gate piers with neo-Greek mouldings similar to those which existed on North Dene House. Part of the wall has a brick inner skin, this probably relates to the kitchen garden area of North Dene House. The boundary walls have been reconstructed in many areas and include several blocked openings.
Site Name
Low Fell, Durham Road, Gateshead College, boundary wall
Site Type: Specific
Boundary Wall
HER Number
16306
Form of Evidence
Structure
Sources
URS, 2012, Gateshead College, Durham Road, Gateshead - historic buildings recording
YEAR1
2014
English, British
AREA_STAT
Conservation Area
Class
Defence
COMP1
Claire MacRae
Crossref
7452
DAY1
20
District
Gateshead
Easting
425640
Grid ref figure
8
HISTORY_TOPIC
World Wars
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
MATERIAL
Brick, concrete
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
561140
General Period
20TH CENTURY
Specific Period
20th Century 1901 to 2000
Place
Low Fell
Description
Brick, L shaped bunker formerly to the south west of North Dene House (HER 7452) with a concrete roof. It had brick walls to either side and a concrete flue. It was accessed by a set of concrete steps and consisted of a single room. Externally recorded by URS 2012 ahead of demolition.
Site Type: Broad
Civil Defence Site
SITEDESC
Brick, L shaped bunker formerly to the south west of North Dene House (HER 7452) with a concrete roof. It had brick walls to either side and a concrete flue. It was accessed by a set of concrete steps and consisted of a single room. Externally recorded by URS 2012 ahead of demolition.
Site Name
Low Fell, Durham Road, air raid shelter
Site Type: Specific
Air Raid Shelter
HER Number
16305
Form of Evidence
Demolished Building
Sources
URS, 2012, Gateshead College, Durham Road, Gateshead - historic buildings recording
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
20
District
Sunderland
Easting
434900
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ34NW
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
548990
General Period
MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Medieval 1066 to 1540
Place
Houghton-le-Spring
Description
Broad ridge and furrow north of Rough Dene Burn.
Site Type: Broad
Cultivation Marks
SITEDESC
Broad ridge and furrow north of Rough Dene Burn. Transcribed from aerial photographs in advance of house building.
Site Name
Gillas Lane East, broad ridge and furrow
Site Type: Specific
Broad Ridge and Furrow
HER Number
16304
Form of Evidence
Earthwork
Sources
Tyne and Wear Musuems, 2012, Gillas Lane East, Houghton-le-Spring - archaeological assessment
YEAR1
2014
English, British
Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
COMP1
Claire MacRae
DAY1
15
District
Sunderland
Map Sheet
NZ35SE
MONTH1
5
Grid Reference
NZ
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Place
Tunstall
Description
Mrs Elizabeth Clegram is listed as the farmer at Tunstall Hill Top in Whelan's 1856 Directory of County Durham.
Site Type: Broad
Farm
SITEDESC
Mrs Elizabeth Clegram is listed as the farmer at Tunstall Hill Top in Whelan's 1856 Directory of County Durham.
Site Name
Tunstall Hill Top
Site Type: Specific
Farm
HER Number
16303
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Sources
Whellan, W, 1856, History, Topography and Directory of the County Palatine of Durham; First Edition Ordnance Survey, c.1855
YEAR1
2014