Jesmond Dene, footpaths

HER Number:
5686

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Jesmond Dene, footpaths

Place:
Jesmond

Map Sheet:
NZ26NE

Class:
Transport

Site Type: Broad:
Pedestrian Transport Site

Site Type: Specific:
Footpath

General Period:
POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period:
Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
The construction method of the original paths of Jesmond Dene is still visible in places, particularly on the easternmost upper level path which runs from wooden footbridge near NZ 2611 6662 to the two bridges (HER 5690 and 5691) near NZ 2585 6709. The paths seem to have been constructed of red ash with sandstone edging. This edging is visible where the modern red tarmac is coming away. The tarmac is in fact keeping the edging in place. The paths were resurfaced in asphalt in 1906.

Easting:
425850

Northing:
567090

Grid Reference:
NZ425850567090

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 5686 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004