Leazes Park, western lodge

HER Number:
9914

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Leazes Park, western lodge

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces

Site Type: Broad:
Garden Building

Site Type: Specific:
Gate Lodge

General Period:
POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period:
Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
The Western Lodge is an integral part of Leazes Park, and compliments the character of its surroundings well. The two storey Victorian building was originally the Head Gardener’s Lodge. It is a brick structure with stone decoration, and a patterned slate roof. A central porch is located at the front of the lodge, and gables are situated at either side of the first floor windows. LOCAL LIST

Easting:
424040

Northing:
564770

Grid Reference:
NZ424040564770

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