Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Hawthorn Tomb
Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Hawthorn Tomb
HER Number
5182
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Hawthorn Tomb
Place
Newburn
Map Sheet
NZ16NE
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
Site Type: Broad
Tomb
Site Type: Specific
Tomb
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
Robert Hawthorn died in 1842 having founded an engineering firm on Forth Banks which was to become one of the most important in the region. Hawthorn was involved in the early use of steam engines for marine propulsion. Obelisk, headstone and dwarf wall. Mid 19th century. Sandstone. Inscribed to the memory of Alice died 1837 and Robert, engineer died, 1842. Headstone now laid flat in front of obelisk commemorates Alice, Robert and members of their family. LISTED GRADE 2
Easting
416680
Northing
565350
Grid Reference
NZ416680565350
Sources
<< HER 5182 >> I. Ayris & S.M. Linsley, 1994, A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Tyne and Wear, p 79
Dept. of National Heritage, of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, Jul-28
Dept. of National Heritage, of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, Jul-28