Ryhope Road, arch to Barley Mow Park

HER Number

12464

District

Sunderland

Site Name

Ryhope Road, arch to Barley Mow Park

Place

Sunderland

Map Sheet

NZ45NW

Class

Monument <By Form>

Site Type: Broad

Arch

Site Type: Specific

Arch

General Period

20TH CENTURY

Specific Period

Early 20th Century 1901 to 1932

Form of Evidence

Structure

Description

Laid out in the 1920s the corner of the park features a brick triumphal arch entance and a formal garden. The arch is made from materials from Ford Hall (dark red brick with stone, brick and tile detailing.

Easting

440090

Northing

555610

Grid Reference

NZ440090555610

Sources

Sunderland City Council, February 2008, The Cedars Proposed Conservation Area - Character Appraisal and Management Strategy; North of England Civic Trust, 1999, Proposed Belford/Backhouse Conservation Area, Sunderland - Conservation Area Assessment and Draft Character Appraisal