Saltwell Park, Dene Lodge

Saltwell Park, Dene Lodge

HER Number
7576
District
Gateshead
Site Name
Saltwell Park, Dene Lodge
Place
Gateshead
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
Class
Domestic
Site Type: Broad
Lodge
Site Type: Specific
Lodge
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Extant Building
Description
This charming building, one of two lodges within the park, was formerly known as West Lodge. It was built as the park Superintendant’s house, and was originally immediately adjacent to the western entrance gates, but the road was altered and the entrance gates moved. It appears that it began life as a single storey cottage, incorporating only a kitchen and a bedroom. In the late 19th century, the staircase was added and the upper 2 bedrooms created, along with the dormer windows. Built in 1883. LOCAL LIST
Easting
425260
Northing
561020
Grid Reference
NZ425260561020
Sources
Gateshead Council Local List X20/LL/207; TWAS DX1187/1/6/1 & 2